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In this episode, we’re back to looking at some riverpubs, this time in Limehouse, along with some area pub history and  a great area pub just inland.

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Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:

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Or TinyURL:  https://tinyurl.com/4xhc8w2s

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

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

Limehouse Area History:

https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/house-they-left-behind/

https://www.londonpicturearchive.org.uk/view-item?i=122172&WINID=1749070788344

https://zythophile.co.uk/2010/10/04/taylor-walker-the-brewery-name-that-just-wont-die/

The Grapes

Tim Hampson, London’s Riverside Pubs – ISBN: 9781504800211

Ian McKellen history:  https://www.thegrapes.co.uk/history.php

The Narrow (Bread Street Kitchen)

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bread-street-kitchen-on-the-river-limehouse-155226

The Star of the East

https://boakandbailey.com/2022/08/the-star-of-the-east-a-surviving-limehouse-gin-palace/

https://www.londonpubexplorer.com/back-from-the-dead/the-star-of-the-east

https://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/39/39194/Star_of_the_East/Limehouse

James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name, ISBN 9781854144713

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Reading Tom

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this episode, we compare City of London pubs featured in a 1973 book with what we find today – we look at Williamson Tavern, Ye Olde Watling, The Sugar Loaf, The Golden Fleece and The Lord Raglan

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Or TinyURL:  https://tinyurl.com/4xhc8w2s

The  following resource(s) were used / quoted in this episode:

Richards & Curl, City of London Pubs - A Practical and Historic Guide  ISBN:0-87749-358-8

https://darkestlondon.com/

https://teaching.shu.ac.uk/ds/sle/Excerpts/Romantics/Lamb.htm

Wikipedia.com

Williamson’s Tavern & Ye Olde Watling:

https://www.heathershimmin.com/williamsons-tavern

https://knowyourlondon.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/williamsons-tavern-bow-lane/

https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/city-of-london-pubs-july-2020/#:~:text=Williamson's%20Tavern%20%E2%80%93%20Groveland%20Court,to%20enter%20the%20narrow%20alley.

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/23572/

SugarLoaf

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/54217/

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StPancrasSoperLane/SugarLoaf.shtml

https://victorianweb.org/art//architecture/pubs/41.html

Golden Fleece

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/StPancrasSoperLane/GoldenFleece.shtml

https://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14959/golden-fleece-london

Lord Raglan:

https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/pubs-of-the-city-of-london-july-2020-part-3/

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StAnneStAgnes/RaglanHotel.shtml

https://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14628/lord-raglan-london

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Ewan Munro

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this episode, we journey from the southern part of Southwark over to Elephant and Castle taking in 5 interesting pubs:  The Roebuck, The Ship, The Duke of York, The Albert Arms and The Elephant and Castle

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https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1xXDGJSfJIUy2gw_6uCASi-C45FpOg_M&usp=sharing

Or TinyURL:  https://tinyurl.com/4xhc8w2s

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 
• Camra’s various websites including WhatPub.com
• Pubwiki: https://pubwiki.co.uk/

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

Roebucks Grade II Entry: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393945?section=official-list-entry

Parched Pubs , True Pubs & Shepard Neame Websites:

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393945?section=official-list-entry

https://www.truepubco.co.uk/

https://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/

True Pubs Interview: https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/borough/the-ship-in-borough-is-reopening-in-less-than-a-month/

Independent Article on Dukes of York

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/greene-king-london-duke-of-york-southwark-westminster-b1993432.htm

Pubs Galore Reviews of Elephant & Castle

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24228/

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Ewan Munro

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this third episode exploring Southwick we look at 4 pubs around Borough Tube Station: Kings Arms, Lord Clyde, Gladstone Arms & Royal Oak

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WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/37nxr9k6

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 
• https://www.pubology.co.uk/index.html (incl Camra WhatPub & PubWiki)

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

King’s Arms & Lord Clyde

Dictionary of Pub Names, Wordsworth Ref Series, ISBN 1840222662

H. Friedrichs & J. Warland– Local Legends - the Hidden Pub of London ISBN 978-3791389738

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24257/

https://www.londonpubexplorer.com/central-classics/the-lord-clyde

https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2484

Gladstone Arms & Royal Oak

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24234/

https://deserter.co.uk/2016/08/is-the-glad-all-over/

https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9135

https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9084

https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8547

https://www.harveys.org.uk/harveys-story

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Reading Tom

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this second episode exploring the pubs of Peckham and Nunhead, we visit The Olde Apple Tree, The White Horse, The Angel Oak, and The Golden Anchor—plus a few more tucked around central Peckham.

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https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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 
• Camra.org

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

Olde Apple Tree

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24765102.olde-apple-tree-peckham-ranked-among-londons-best/

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Camberwell/SumnerRoad59.shtml

https://www.timeout.com/london/bars-and-pubs/the-olde-apple-tree

https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10696/olde-apple-tree-peckham

The Red Bull

https://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Historic_Peckham

https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/in-search-of-peckham-pubs/

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24155/

Peckham Central

https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24145/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/england-pubs-covid-19-60-minutes-2022-02-13/

https://djmag.com/news/peckham-pub-greyhound-reopen-under-cause-and-all-my-friends-team

The White Horse and The Angel Oak

https://peckhampeculiar.tumblr.com/post/121101168564/white-horse-landlord-bids-farewell

https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Rye%2C_SE15_3NX

https://roastingroasts.co.uk/2024/05/05/the-angel-oak-peckham/

The Golden Anchor

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/27/were-not-just-a-black-pub-everyone-is-welcome-meet-britains-bame-landlords

https://thegoldenanchorph.godaddysites.com/#:~:text=Concerned%20by%20a%20crisis%20in,the%20south%20London%20neighbourhood%20of

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

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Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this episode, we cover three pubs in the Peckham Rye/Nunhead area: The Ivy House, The Pyrotechnist’s Arms and The Old Nun’s Head

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Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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:

Ivy House

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Camberwell/NewlandsTavern.shtml

https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10680/ivy-house-nunhead

https://www.ivyhousenunhead.com/

“Public House” film review: https://londonist.com/2015/10/an-audio-visual-tapestry-about-london-s-first-co-op-pub

William Blake

https://www.barnflakes.com/blog/2017/05/william-blakes-vision-of-angels-in.html

Pyrotechnist’s Arms

https://www.brocksfireworks.com/our-history

https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Pyrotechnists_Arms%2C_SE15_3QF

https://exploring-london.com/2023/09/18/london-pub-signs-the-pyrotechnists-arms/

https://www.stonegatepubpartners.co.uk/

Old Nun’s Head

https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/peckham/the-old-nuns-head

https://pubology.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/old-nuns-head/

https://transpont.blogspot.com/2012/05/history-corner-1912-nunhead-tragedies.html

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Ewan Munro

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this episode, our third in Soho, we explore pubs on the west edge: Leicester Arms, Glassblower, The Queens Head, The Crown, The Lyric and The St. James 

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Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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 
• Pubwiki.co.uk

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

Leicester Arms & The Glass Blower

https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/london/wc2_coventgarden_leicester.html

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=570689.0

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/glassblower-london-128981

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16080/leicester-arms-london

The Crown and The Queens Head

https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/soho-pubs-part-1/#:~:text=There%20is%20some%20interesting%20history,18th%20century%2C%20the%20Hickford%20Rooms.

https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Queen%27s_Head,_W1D_7HN

Pubnames.co.uk & pubsgalore.co.uk

The Lyric and The St James

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16487/lyric-london

https://pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3653&O=P

https://londonist.com/pubs/pubs/pubs/the-lyric

https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/st-james-tavern-piccadilly

James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Ewan Munro

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

E-mail: [email protected]

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In this 3rd episode on Mayfair, we pop into The Clarence, The Goat, The Burlington and Mason’s Arms and finally The Iron Duke, all on the eastern edge of the district

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Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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

The Clarence: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/clarence-london-128752

The Goat:

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16093/goat-tavern-london

James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

 https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/goat-tavern-stafford-street/

The Burlington Arms:

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/burlington-arms-london-129217

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Westminster/BurlingtonArms.shtml

https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/

https://futurefamilyoffice.net/news/gloucester-circus-the-family-office-that-duped-londons-vc-scene/ 

The Mason’s Arms:

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/StGeorgeHanoverSquare/MasonsArms.shtml

https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=27890

https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/

Stones Photos: https://www.instagram.com/brianjonessatisfaction/p/C8OQJyasmF_/?hl=en&img_index=1

The Iron Duke:

James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=27890

https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StGeorgeHanoverSquare/AveryRow11.shtml

https://londonist.com/pubs/pubs/pubs/the-iron-duke

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Photo:  Ewan Munro

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In this second episode on Mayfair we cover The Grapes & The Kings Arms @ Shepherd Market, The Chesterfield Arms, The Audley Public House & The Punch Bowl

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Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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:

Shepherds Market

https://www.aladyinlondon.com/2015/12/shepherd-market-restaurants-shops-pubs.html

Maurice Gorham - Back to the Local (ISBN 978-0571386987)

Ye Grapes & Kings Arms

https://www.mayfair-london.co.uk/listing/ye-grapes/

https://yegrapesmayfair.co.uk/

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/kings-arms-mayfair

Chesterfield Arms

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/chesterfield-arms-london-128807

Audley Public House

https://www.hauserwirth.com/news/39561-art-at-the-audley-and-mount-st-restaurant-in-london/

https://camra.org.uk/pubs/audley-london-128809

Punch Bowl

Paul Jennings, The Local:  A History of the English Pub (ISBN 978-0-7524-5939-4)

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16235/punch-bowl-london

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  LondonDailyPhoto

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

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In this episode, we start looking at some great Mayfair pubs: Guinea Grill, both Coach & Horses, The Footman and The Kings Head.  We’ll continue Mayfair in a second episode

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Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

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:

Guinea Grill:

https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/restaurants/guinea-grill-london-mayfair-oldest-steakhouse-expansion-b1142947.html

Maurice Gorham - Back to the Local (ISBN 978-0571386987)

Coach & Horses - Bruton Street:

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/15939/coach-horses-london

Bardow pics: https://flashbak.com/brigitte-bardot-in-the-pub-by-ray-bellisario-1968-36253/

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/jun/06/ray-bellisario-obituary

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59553852

Footman:

https://numberonelondon.net/2021/04/historic-pub-crawl-i-am-the-only-running-footman/

https://mayfairfoodie.com/the-footman/

Kings Head:

https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/ps40m-mayfair-raid-is-biggest-gems-heist-in-british-history-6736160.html

https://www.bigvenuebook.com/venue/1964/#:~:text=Located%20in%20amidst%20the%20fashion,to%20the%20easy%2Dgoing%20mood.

https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16031/kings-head-london

Intro Music:  Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo:  Bob Walker

Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

E-mail: [email protected]