George Street is a
street that dates back the Middle Ages in former times it was known as Bullstake Street,
because of the bullstake situated at it's junction with Colehill.The
unfortunate bulls were tied to this stake and baited by dogs in the belief that this would
make the meat tender, it was also regarded as sport by the townsfolk.
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George Street today can still boast some fine buildings although modern developers have taken their toll. Probably one of the best preserved in it's original state is the shop of George Griffin jeweller and watchmaker.
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On the opposite side of the street to this is another fine building decorated with fine terra-cotta work produced by the local firm of Gibbs and Canning.