Historic London Pubcast

Jan 29 2025 30 ep. 21 mins 1
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Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs

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Highgate

Jan 29 2025 29 mins  
Send us a textLet’s take a look at some great historic pubs in Highgate: The Flask, The Gatehouse and The Wrestlers------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)Wikipediahttps://londonspubswherehistoryreallyh

Hampstead 2: Freemason's Arms, Jack Straw's Castle, Spaniards Inn

Jan 13 2025 24 mins  
Send us a textThis is the second of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Freemason’s Arms, Jack Straw’s Castle and Spaniards Inn---------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By P

Hampstead 1: Flask, Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton, William IV

Jan 13 2025 27 mins  
Send us a textThis is the first of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Flask, The Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton and the King William IV=========================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISB

The Seven Stars and its Neighbors

Dec 25 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textMaybe the oldest pub in London, The Seven Stars is a great pub and has some fine pub neighbors as well============================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)Wikipediahttps://londonspubswherehistoryreally

Pubs versus The Wrecking Ball

Dec 12 2024 23 mins  
Send us a textDeath, Near Death and Resurrection – 3 tales of pubs facing destruction. The Still and Star, The Wenlock Arms, The Carlton Tavern============================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)Wikipediahttps://

Down by the River: The Anchor Tap and 3 River View Pubs

Dec 04 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textLet's get a good look at the river around Tower Bridge from 3 pubs with unique views and let's start from a great nearby pub, The Anchor Tap-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-065800

Soho 1: Coach & Horses, French House

Nov 28 2024 24 mins  
Send us a textLet's visit what might be the two most famous pubs in Soho -- The Coach & Horses on Greek Street and The French House. We discover lots of interesting characters have been patrons=============================================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978

Soho 2: Dog&Duck, John Snow, Tucan

Nov 28 2024 23 mins  
Send us a textLet's continue our look at great Soho pubs. These are my personal favorites----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)Wikipediahttps://londonspubswherehi

A Pride of Red Lions: 3 pubs,1 name

Nov 15 2024 27 mins  
Send us a textLet's explore 3 historic pubs all with the same name -- The Red Lion======================================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)Wikipediahttps://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/

Leadenhall Market: Lamb Tavern, Old Tom's, Counting House

Nov 09 2024 24 mins  
Send us a textLeadenhall Market has 2000 years of history and 3 great pubs in or around it. Let’s check them out-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-06580050