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We cover two great pubs in the Clarkenwell area. One has roots back to Tutor times and the other one looks as if it could have

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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Additionally, the following resource(s) were quoted in this episode:

• alondoninheritance.com

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro byJohn Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

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On this, our second episode on the great gin palaces of London, we visit the last 3 on our top 5 list: The Viaduct Tavern, The Princess Louise and The Crown and Sugarloaf.
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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Additionally, the following resource(s) were quoted in this episode:

• https://www.viaducttavern.co.uk/
• Isobel Watkins - Underground Prison Cells And Pesky Poltergeists: Is This London’s Most Haunted Pub?, designmynight.com
• The First Public Drinking Fountain, atlasobscura.com
• The Princess Louise Pub, londonupclose.com
• Camra -Pub Heritage - Historic Pub Interiors, pubheritage.camra.org.uk

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro byJohn Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

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Let's explore the class of pubs known as gin palaces. This episode, the first of two, discusses how these ornate pubs came about and takes us to two great examples, The Salisbury and The Argyll Arms.


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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Additionally, the following resource(s) were quoted in this episode:

• Andy Owens - The Salisbury - A Legendary London Pub, glintoflight.com
• Camra -Pub Heritage - Historic Pub Interiors, pubheritage.camra.org.uk

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

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The Star Tavern in Belgravia has a colorful history due the the patrons said to be a blend of "West End glamor and East End skullduggery". Join me for a pint and all all the details

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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.

The Lamb and Flag pub on Rose Street has secrets going by to King Charles II's restoration court. Come with us as we explore this gem tucked away in the busy Covent Garden area.
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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Additionally, the following resource(s) were quoted in this episode:

• Robert C Elliott – Satire, Britannica.com
• https://www.thenellgwynne.com/
• John Dryden - Essay Upon Satire, public-domain-poetry.com

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro byJohn Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

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For our first pub, let's start with with one of the truly grand pubs of London, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet street.
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The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Additionally, the following resource(s) were quoted in this episode:

• Matt Brown, An Elephant Once Visited Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub, londonist.com

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro byJohn Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com

The following resources are used on nearly all episodes:

• Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
• Wikipedia
• https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro byJohn Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber