David Brandon
London Pubs
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Pubs and other drinking establishments have always played a central role in London life - consequently London's diverse and fascinating history is reflected in them. Did you know that London boasts a pub licensed to sell stamps? Or that there is another which is also a licensed pawnbrokers? At one time, if you were a rich patron, you could call for an execution breakfast at the Magpie Stump whilst enjoying a grandstand view of the hangings outside Newgate Prison.In London Pubs David Brandon brings these and many other previously unknown facts together in an easily accessible volume, which will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the histo…
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Pubs and other drinking establishments have always played a central role in London life - consequently London's diverse and fascinating history is reflected in them. Did you know that London boasts a pub licensed to sell stamps? Or that there is another which is also a licensed pawnbrokers? At one time, if you were a rich patron, you could call for an execution breakfast at the Magpie Stump whilst enjoying a grandstand view of the hangings outside Newgate Prison.In London Pubs David Brandon brings these and many other previously unknown facts together in an easily accessible volume, which will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the history of London and its pubs.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-84868-227-6
- EAN: 9781848682276
- Produktnummer: 4725241
- Verlag: Amberley Pub
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
- Seitenangabe: 125 S.
- Masse: H23.1 cm x B16.5 cm x D1.0 cm 318 g
- Gewicht: 318
Über den Autor
David Brandon is a highly respected historian and a prolific author. He runs a variety of courses and lectures on topics such as 'Absolute Rotters and Total Cads - Villains in British History'; and 'You Are What You Eat - Food and Eating Habits 1550-2000'.
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