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Do you remember what pubs used to be like? No, neither do we. Fortunately someone was taking notes... Written by Paul Ewen Starring Tim Key Produced by Nick Coupe Cover illustration by Max Dorey Executive Producers Andy Goddard and Claire Broughton London Pub Reviews is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Shirk, rest & play. "7th Most Essential podcast in the world." (Esquire magazine) "Top 50 Podcasts to Listen to in Lockdown." (Sunday Times) "Genial babble... about nothing." (David Hepworth, The Guardian) "It'll never catch on." (Half-life) Living and loafing in South London with Dulwich Raider and Dirty South from leading slacker website, Deserter. It's only once a month, so don't get your hopes up.
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2 Voices Radio are Andy Waterfield and Nick Benjamin. They take you on a humourous canter discussing people, places and stuff. The chaps offer a light-hearted look at the mundanity and minutiae of life. An hour discussing lighter news stories, occasional special guests and travelogue specials. New podcast every month.
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Send us a text Let's explore 3 historic pubs all with the same name -- The Red Lion ====================================================== 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://londonspubswh…
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Send us a text Leadenhall Market has 2000 years of history and 3 great pubs in or around it. Let’s check them out ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) …
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Send us a text Visiting 3 unique establishments have us starting and ending at a ship with a cool subterranean in between ============================================================= 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 97…
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In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub... And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.…
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In this episode:Lime bike to the velodromeTwo new pieces on DeserterProper Soho night outClassic Borough funeralHiking on Cromer PierGreen hop early doors lock inSpoons moment #327Pub & Beer News Crisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsBook Corner Readers' LettersSoc Med SceneHappy newsPar Deserter
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Send us a text Two fine pubs in the Pimlico area with great legends and architecture ==================================================================== 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:…
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This time Nick and Andy are together in the studio. They discuss a recent visit to the Watercress Line (Mid Hants Heritage Railway). The podcast leads on to the wider discussion on the popularity of heritage steam and diesel railways in the UK including the Great Central Railway in Loughborough & The Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster. There is…
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Send us a text The Angel Bermondsey is a pub with lots of historic legends and it has two neighboring pubs (the wings) with less history but fun facts none the less: Turner’s Old Star and The Ancient Foresters ============================================================== The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes…
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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1AvignonDartmoorKernel BirthdayClapton v Lewisham BoroLounging at the PromsTap room crawlPub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsBurger NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Book CornerReaders' Letters- Jessica Pegula and the ultimate Deserter animalBum DosserSocial Media ScenePar Deserter
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Send us a text The Town of Ramsgate and the Prospect of Whitby along the river in Wapping have been serving some interesting clientele for the last 400 years. Let's see who's popped in. ============================================= The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London …
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Send us a text First of two episodes on the historic pubs of London's Fitzrovia. This first episode is devoted to the rich history of the pub that defined the area, The Fitzroy Tavern. Since the 1920, this pub has been a favorite of famous artists, writers and celebs. ====================================================== The following resources ar…
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Send us a text In this second episode on the historic pubs of Fitzrovia, we branch out to the pubs other than The Fitzroy Tavern. In this one, the Wheatsheaf, Marquis of Granby, Newman Arms and The Museum Tavern are discussed, all having impressive lists of famous patrons and the stories that go with them ===========================================…
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Send us a text Now that we have full explored The George Inn in the previous Southwark episode, let's look at some other great historic pubs in the area: The Old Kings Head, The Wheatsheaf, Southwark Tavern and The Anchor Bankside The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (…
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Andy asks what happens to the furniture in restaurants when they close down? Nick has some espresso cups courtesy of his aunty from a closed down Wimpy Bar. We talk about gawping through the windows while people are working… it’s your BBC… except it isn’t! Andy talks about the quality of soap operas. Nick reveals how he likes to pretend he’s presen…
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In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.…
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In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lie…
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Send us a text Previously, we covered the Star Tavern. Now let's check out 3 other great Belgravia pubs. From hauntings to horses, these are fun ones to visit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of Lo…
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In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays…
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In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…
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Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…
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