Halloween Post - The Old George

Another year, another box of pumpkins in the supermarket, another killer on the loose in a Scream sequel, and more dubious PropUptheBar Halloween nonsense. Sticking in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, this post features a pub that doesn't look at all creepy and possibly isn't haunted. Business as usual, then.The Old George is a contender for oldest pub in the city, the historic coaching inn dating back to 1582. It's set back from the street on its own cobbled yard accessed from Cloth Market or High Bridge.The Old George (Old George Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ)This old inn is famously connected to Charles I, being as it is said to be where he sunk a few pints in 1646 whist imprisoned within the Newcastle city walls. Charles surrendered in Newark and was brought to Newcastle which was under Scottish control at the time. He was held at the New Place, a mansion owned by the Anderson family and allowed a fair bit of freedom to go and play golf and bowls, muse over the odd game of chess and pop…