Beer, history and archaeology

Jan 21, 2020 | Archaeology, Beer, History, Pubs

Beer History and Archaeology is a blend of fiction and fact. This amalgamation seems appropriate given the title and I thought I would try to merge writing as entertainment with writing as knowledge. For all those interested in brewing, beer and pubs, I would hope...

The history behind Micropubs

Dec 4, 2019 | Beer, Culture, Observations, Pubs

The History Behind Micropubs The history behind micropubs in the UK is intrinsically linked to the traditions of a ‘public house’. This unique history is discussed in the blog article ‘Is Pub History Real History’ but the point of this piece is...

The Reading Rooms Wheathampstead

Nov 29, 2019 | Beer, History, Pubs

The Reading Rooms, Wheathampstead 07.56 Planning a trip out tonight to go and sample The Reading Rooms Wheathampstead. A micropub with a great name for someone like me. I will get some photos and write a report here later. Lesson Number One When planning a trip out to...

The Lambeth Walk

Nov 28, 2019 | Beer, History, Pubs

The Lambeth Walk, London The Lambeth Walk pub in London is named after a road in the UK’s capital but also reflects the local indigenous Pearlie Kings and Queens culture. In other posts, I have been talking about our history of pubs and its connection with the...

Pub History Disney World

Nov 26, 2019 | Beer, History, Pubs

Pub History Disney World Our English pubs are more riddled with history than they are with woodworm. However, as with all histories, we need to ask critical questions about what we believe versus what is actually real. In the words ‘Pub History Disney...

Is Pub History Real History?

Nov 16, 2019 | History, Pubs

Is pub history real history? The essence of this question concerns the historical importance of pubs within the discourse of history. Meaning that we are questioning if pubs are more than places where people go to drink alcohol. Whilst to all people fascinated by pub...

Old London Pub Lost to Property Development

Oct 5, 2019 | History, Pubs

Old London Pub Lost to Property Development Going down the pub When you find an old London pub somewhere in the historical archives you don’t always know if it is still alive or not. Pub culture in London and the UK is a very specific idiosyncrasy of British culture...

Uncovering the past

Sep 5, 2019 | History, Culture

The Old Scrapbook is an archive of clips, articles, photographs, and postcards about pub history in 1950s England.  Each page delivers fascinating questions and reveals a time just before the world of real ale came under attack from corporate mergers and acquisitions....

London and its Environs PSL/1830/0010b

Nov 25, 2018 | Library

London and its EnvironsJames ElmesJones & CoLondon1827 -1828 -1829-1830The image used with this book is an interesting sticker attached on the inside cover. James Thorpe obviously owned this book and his sticker is very 1930’s in style. What I find...

This I Recall PSL/1945/0008b

Nov 25, 2018 | Library

This I Recall PSL/1945/0008bThis I Recall1939 – 1945byArnold LevyThe Saint Catherine Press Ltd.,29, Great Queen Street, Kingsway,London...

Ancient Marbles PSL/1930/0007b

Nov 24, 2018 | Library

Ancient Marbles PSL/1930/0007bCatalogue of The Celebrated Collection of Ancient MarblesThe property of the Most Hon.The Marquess of LansdowneM.V.O., D.S.O.Which will be sold by auction byMessrs. Christie, Manson & Woods(L.Hannen, C.B.E., Gordon Hannen, T.M. Mc...

Chats on Household Curios PSL/1914/0006b

Nov 24, 2018 | Library

Chats on Household Curios PSL/1914/0006bChats on Household CuriosbyFred. W. BurgessAuthor of “Chats on Old Coins,” “Chats on Old Copper and Brass,” Etc.with 94 illustrationsLondonT.Fisher UnwinAdelphi...

The Lecture PSL/1869/0005b

Nov 24, 2018 | Library

The Lecture PSL/1869/0005bby Artemis WardArtemus Ward’s Lecture.(As delivered at the Egyptian Hall, London)Edited by his executors,T.W. Robertson & E.P. Hingston.With Numerous Illustrations from the PanaramaLondon:John Camden Hotten, Piccadilly.New York:G.W....

Recollections of Old Country Life PSL/1894/0004b

Nov 21, 2018 | Library

Recollections of Old Country Life PSL/1894/0004bRecollections of Old Country LifeSocial,Political,Sporting & AgriculturalBy J.K. Fowler (‘Rusticus’)LondonLongmans, Green, and Co.1894Ref: PSL/1894/0004bDewey: 942.59...
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