Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs
An illustrated guide to London's best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours

Pull up a stool for a thirst-quenching trundle through London's liquid history in search of the city's greatest pubs. We pop in for a pint in Shakespeare's local, pull up a stool at Jack the Ripper's bar, and push open the bloodstained doors of the Bucket of Blood.

Exploring the watering holes of London's writers and artists, its most notorious criminals and celebrated figures, from architectural marvels to secretive backstreet boozers, we help join the dots for London's ultimate knees-up.

Liquid History is a beautifully illustrated love letter to London's finest hostelries, written by the city's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours. Profiling over 50 timeless boozers, this book tells the story of London's history and the taverns that have hosted, harbored, and refreshed its leading characters.
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Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs
An illustrated guide to London's best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours

Pull up a stool for a thirst-quenching trundle through London's liquid history in search of the city's greatest pubs. We pop in for a pint in Shakespeare's local, pull up a stool at Jack the Ripper's bar, and push open the bloodstained doors of the Bucket of Blood.

Exploring the watering holes of London's writers and artists, its most notorious criminals and celebrated figures, from architectural marvels to secretive backstreet boozers, we help join the dots for London's ultimate knees-up.

Liquid History is a beautifully illustrated love letter to London's finest hostelries, written by the city's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours. Profiling over 50 timeless boozers, this book tells the story of London's history and the taverns that have hosted, harbored, and refreshed its leading characters.
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Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs

Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs

Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs

Liquid History: An Illustrated Guide to London's Greatest Pubs

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Overview

An illustrated guide to London's best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours

Pull up a stool for a thirst-quenching trundle through London's liquid history in search of the city's greatest pubs. We pop in for a pint in Shakespeare's local, pull up a stool at Jack the Ripper's bar, and push open the bloodstained doors of the Bucket of Blood.

Exploring the watering holes of London's writers and artists, its most notorious criminals and celebrated figures, from architectural marvels to secretive backstreet boozers, we help join the dots for London's ultimate knees-up.

Liquid History is a beautifully illustrated love letter to London's finest hostelries, written by the city's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours. Profiling over 50 timeless boozers, this book tells the story of London's history and the taverns that have hosted, harbored, and refreshed its leading characters.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781787634893
Publisher: Penguin Random House UK
Publication date: 01/01/2022
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.31(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

John Warland studied for a finance degree in the City of London before moving into garden design, for which he has won six RHS Gold medals at Chelsea and Hampton Court flower shows. Gardening is rather thirsty work, so with a passion for characterful watering holes John decided to make a career out of going to the pub, establishing Liquid History Tours in 2016. Now easing into his forties and based in Richmond, he spends his time exploring the streets of London and beyond for quirky history, liquid refreshment, and horticultural bounty.

Dan Cruickshank is the host of many history and architectural programs for BBC. His books includeCruickshank’s London: A Portrait of a City in 20 Walks.
 

Table of Contents

Map: Close at Hand viii

Map: Farther Afield ix

Foreword 1

The Best Job in the World 2

1 Literary Legends 8

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese 12

The George Inn 17

The Lamb 20

The Spaniards Inn 22

Lamb & Flag 25

The French House 26

The Fitzroy Tavern 28

The Coach & Horses 31

The Wheatsheaf 32

2 Thameside Taverns 34

The Dove(s) 39

The Prospect of Whitby 43

The Grapes 44

The Mayflower 47

Trafalgar Tavern 48

Captain Kidd 50

The Angel 53

Town of Ramsgate 54

3 Backstreet Boozers 56

Ye Olde Mitre 61

The Jerusalem Tavern 63

The Nell Gwynne 64

The Grenadier 66

The Nags Head 69

The Hand & Shears 70

The Seven Stars 73

The Jamaica Wine House 74

The Red Lion 77

The Guinea (Grill) 78

The Ship Tavern 80

The Holly Bush 82

The Queens Larder 85

4 Architectural Icons 86

The Black Friar 91

Fox & Anchor 94

Princess Louise 96

The Ship & Shovell 101

The Churchill Arms 102

Cittie of Yorke 105

The Prince Alfred 108

Ye Olde Watling 111

Ye Olde Cock Tavern 112

The Old Bell Tavern 115

5 Legendary Locals 116

The Pride of Spitalfields 121

Star & Garter 122

The Cross Keys 125

The Wenlock Arms 126

The Cockpit 128

The Palm Tree 131

The Tipperary 132

The Golden Heart 135

6 Temples of Beer 136

The Rake 140

The Market Porter 142

Euston Tap 145

The Harp 147

Holborn Whippet 149

The Lyric 150

7 Infamous Inns 152

The Blind Beggar 156

The Ten Bells 158

The Viaduct Tavern 161

The Star Tavern 163

Morpeth Arms 164

The Coat Hole 167

The George 168

The Magdala 171

The Queen Vic 172

8 The Most Exclusive Pub in London 174

The Keys 178

9 The Fallen 180

Crocker's Folly 185

The Tabard Inn 186

Mooney's 188

Eleanor Bull's Tavern 190

The Best Pub in London? 192

Oldest, Smallest, Reddest 196

What's in a Name? 200

History on Tap 204

No Cigar 208

Glossary of Terms 214

Pubs by Tube Stop 220

Patrons of Pubs 222

Pub Index 224

About the Author 226

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