Épisodes

  • True Crime Pubs: The Blind Beggar, The Magdala, The 10 Bell
    Jul 3 2024

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    3 great neighborhood pubs that are linked to true crime events.

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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:

    • The Blind Beggar Pub. A Historic and Legendary Pub in Whitechapel by Malcolm Oakley, eastlondonhistory.co.uk/
    • https://www.theblindbeggar.com/
    • https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/pubs/2043

    Intro music:

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



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    23 min
  • The Lamb Conduit Street and The Queen's Larder
    Jul 3 2024

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    Two great pubs in the Bloomsbury area, one with lots of famous patrons and the other with a historical connection to the royals. Join us for the full story


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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

    Intro music:

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


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    20 min
  • Ye Olde Mitre at Ely Place and The Holy Tavern
    Jul 1 2024

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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



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    19 min
  • Gin Palaces - Episode 2
    Jun 30 2024

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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



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    22 min
  • Gin Palaces - Episode 1
    Jun 30 2024

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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





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    19 min
  • Star Tavern
    Jun 30 2024

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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



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    19 min
  • Lamb & Flag - Rose Street
    Jun 30 2024

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    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



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    18 min
  • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
    Jun 30 2024

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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



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    15 min