Thomas Hutchins and George Hotel, Crewkerne blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The George Hotel, Market Square. This Georgian hotel is the most complete survival of Crewkerne’s coaching inns. Thomas Hutchins, the proprietor and Crewkerne’s Postmaster between 1619 and 1631, introduced England’s first profitable postal service between London and Plymouth. Recorded plaque organisation: Crewkerne Civic Society.

Thomas Hutchins, proprietor of The George Hotel and Crewkerne’s Postmaster from 1619 to 1631, is remembered for introducing England’s first profitable postal service connecting London and Plymouth.