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George and Dragon, Fitzrovia

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George and Dragon, Fitzrovia, W1 (6148378104)
George and Dragon, Fitzrovia, W1 (6148378104)

The George and Dragon is a Grade II listed public house at 151 Cleveland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 6QN.It was built in about 1850.

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George and Dragon, Fitzrovia
Cleveland Street, London Fitzrovia (London Borough of Camden)

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Cleveland Street 151
W1T 6QN London, Fitzrovia (London Borough of Camden)
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