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Morritt Arms Hotel
The Morritt Arms Hotel in Greta Bridge is a former coaching inn, built in the 18th century. At that time Greta Bridge was the second overnight stop for the London-Carlisle coach. In 1839, Charles Dickens stayed at the hotel whilst researching for his novel Nicholas Nickleby. The hotel is a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England.

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THE MORRITT ARMS HOTEL - Greta Bridge - List Entry
- "Hotel. Probably C18, enlarged and remodelled in early C20. Squared stone with cut quoins and dressings and ashlar porch; C20 concrete tile roof on main block, stone slates on east …
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Charles Dickens and the North East
- Overview About Charles Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era and his works remain widely read. As a writer, performer, and social critic …


from https://historicengland.org.u…
THE MORRITT ARMS HOTEL - Greta Bridge - List Entry
- "Hotel. Probably C18, enlarged and remodelled in early C20. Squared stone with cut quoins and dressings and ashlar porch; C20 concrete tile roof on main block, stone slates on east …
Added by
Simon Cotterill

  Co-Curate Page
Charles Dickens and the North East
- Overview About Charles Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era and his works remain widely read. As a writer, performer, and social critic …
List number: 1121699
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Keys to the Past HER: D35107
Grid ref: NZ0850213286
List grade: 2
County: County Durham
Keys to the Past HER: D35107
Grid ref: NZ0850213286