Historic London Pubcast

By: Eric Blair
  • Summary

  • Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs

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Episodes
  • Pubs versus The Wrecking Ball
    Dec 12 2024

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    Death, Near Death and Resurrection – 3 tales of pubs facing destruction. The Still and Star, The Wenlock Arms, The Carlton Tavern

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    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)
    • Wikipedia
    • https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

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

    Still & Star:

    https://spitalfieldslife.com/2020/12/18/so-long-still-star/

    https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/historic-200-year-old-pub-23791756

    https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/about-us/

    https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-news/save-the-still-and-star/

    https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-corporation-approves-revised-aldgate-office-development-honouring-historic-pub/

    Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z39FPw0X9GU

    Ms Goor’s photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYfNn12SyN6G7Dcd6

    Wenlock Arms:

    https://londonist.com/2012/01/wenlock-arms-saved

    https://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wenlock_Brewery_Co._Ltd

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/wenlock-arms-london-124755

    Article: Terror at Wenlock Brewery: http://www.breweryhistory.com/journal/archive/112/bh-112-003.html

    Carlton Tavern:

    https://vinepair.com/articles/historic-london-pub-demolished-rebuilt/

    https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/carlton-tavern-pubs-westminster-city-council-london-dudley-b1143950.html

    Intro music:

    Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

    Photo: Ewan Munro





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    24 mins
  • Down by the River: The Anchor Tap and 3 River View Pubs
    Dec 4 2024

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    Let'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
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    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)
    • Wikipedia
    • https://londonspubswherehistoryreallyhappened.wordpress.com/ by Ann Laffeaty

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

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/anchor-tap-london-158380

    https://takecourage.info/JohnCourage.html

    https://thestreetnames.com/2020/05/15/cardinal-cap-alley-to-pall-mall-bishops-brothels-and-londons-sex-related-streets/

    https://www.banker-london.co.uk/

    https://www.samuelpepys.pub/

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d2459949-r831620784-The_Anchor_Tap-London_England.html

    Intro music:

    Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

    Photo: George Rex

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    19 mins

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