The Inn was standing at least as early as 1812 as it is mentioned in Tate's booklet of that year. Robert Harbron is recorded as having been landlord of the Inn in 1829. He died aged 68 (newspaper death notice gives his age as 72) on 13 September 1835 and was buried in All Saints Churchyard, Stranton on 16 September 1835. His son Christopher who was born in 1811, took over as landlord. Christopher married Mary Ann Hodgson of Sunderland on 27 April 1840.

Newcastle Courant - 20 February 1841: 'To be sold by public auction at the house of Mr Christopher Harbron, Innkeeper, at the sign of the George and Dragon, in Seaton Carew in the County of Durham, on Thursday the 25th February 1841, at twelve o'clock, at noon (Messrs Sotheran, Auctioneers) the above old-established and well-accustomed Freehold Inn, eligibly situate on the North side of the square, in Seaton Carew aforesaid, together with the coach-house, stables and other requisite conveniences immediately adjoining, and occupied therewith. Seaton Carew, well knownas a much frequented bathing place, is distant about ten miles fromthe townof Stockton-on-Tees, and about three miles from the flourishing port of Hartlepool. The Stockton and Hartlepool Railway passes  within a quarter of a mile from the village,which may be expected to participate in the advantages arising from the immediate vicinity of an extensive and increasing commerce.'

Christopher Harbron died on 30 June 1863 aged 55 and was interred in Holy Trinity Churchyard. His wife, Mary Ann, had died just 12 days before. By the time of their deaths their address was no longer an Inn but a lodging house.

In October of 1863 the building was advertised for sale and then in January 1864  to let. 'The house has lately been kept as a private boarding and lodging house, but the licence is still renewed.' At this time it was run by Miss Hodgson.

In September 1869 Mr Hopper applied for a spirit licence but it was refused because, although the property did have accommodation, it had not been used fror some years as an Inn.

In 1870 the Inn was in the possession of George Sewell and was being advertised to be sold for £900 or let for £50 freehold.

Henry Hood, Coxswain of Seaton Carew Lifeboats is interred in Holy Trinity Churchyard. His wife, Elizabeth (nee Brownridge) is interred with him.

M.I. in Holy Trinity Churchyard reads: In Loving Memory of Henry Hood died 12 September 1913 aged 80 years. Peace Perfect Peace. Also of Mary Hood his wife died 8 July 1909 aged 75 years. At Rest.

Designed by Thomas Pickersgill the church was built in 1831. The first vicar was James Lawson who remained until 1833 when he was suceeded by Arthur Guiness. In 1835 the parish was taken over by John Lawson who was there for 55 years until his death in 1890. This image is c1890.

The north side of the church with a tennis court set out on the grass.

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The south side of the Church in November 2012

Holy Trinity Church Seaton Carew, looking resplendent with it's new brickwork in place and the clock working again.

Holy Trinity Church with new brickwork and the clock working again.

Seaton Holy Trinity Church Football Club team played in the Hartlepool Church League and won the Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Thomlinson Challenge Cup and Medals beating St Lukes in the Final on the Victoria Ground in 1935/36.

The 1980 Seaton Holy Trinity football team.

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Street, Seaton Carew.

No date on picture but not recent. No ivy on church now.

A lovely view of Holy Trinity Church and graveyard at Seaton Carew, 1978.

William Odgers & William Proctor stand in the south side doorway of the church.

This image is before the chancel was raised in 1891. There are some beautiful stained glass windows in the church donated by and dedicated to Seaton families.

Looking west with the south side dooor of the church to the right & the fence that enclosed the churchyard to the left.

Holy Trinity Church Vicarage. Now demolished.

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The vicarage looking rather bare without its ivy and gardens.This image would be late 50s/early 60s.

The vicarage was designed by Anthony Salvin and built in 1837. In the 1970s it was demolished because the vicar at that time did not wish to live in it and because of the cost of its upkeep. A sad end to a beautiful, well-loved old building.

Two ladies stand at the doorway of the ivy covered vicarage. They were believed to be sisters.

The ivy covered vicarage in 1888.

Sheep grazing in the field outside the vicarage in 1888

The Graveyard Holy Trinity Church Seaton.

Grave behind iron spike is that of John Lawson, Vicar at Holy Trinity for 55 years

The dining room in Holy Trinity Church vicarage