Historic London Pubcast
Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs
Episodes
22 episodes
A Pride of Red Lions: 3 pubs,1 name
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:13
Leadenhall Market: Lamb Tavern, Old Tom's, Counting House
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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24:13
Ship to Ship: Ship & Shovell, Gordons, Tattershall
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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21:18
The Albert & The Morpeth Arms: princes, prisons, spies & spirits
Two fine pubs in the Pimlico area with great legends and architecture====================================================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:Ted Bruni...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:10
The Angel with 2 Wings
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===================...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:15
Wapping River Pubs: Pirates, Crooks, Sailors and Celebs
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 followi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:24
Fitzrovia 2: Wheatsheaf, Marquis of Granby, Newman Arms, Museum Tavern
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 list...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:09
Fitzrovia 1: The Fitzroy Tavern
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:26
Southwark 2:Old Kings Head, Wheatsheaf, Southwark Tavern, Anchor Bankside
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 BanksideThe following resourc...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:03
Southwark 1: The George Inn
With roots going back 500 years, the George Inn, Southwark's only surviving coaching inn, has a rich history. We devote this entire episode to this historical treasure
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:42
Belgravia: The Grenadier, The Plumber's Arms, The Nags Head
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:55
Pubs vs Fires, Floods and Zepplin Raids
Sometimes it's tough to be a pub. This episode looks at 3 historical disasters that affected London beer supply and pubs.==================================================The following resources are referenced or quoted freque...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:29
The Mayflower
The Mayflower Pub along the river is such a great one. Why did the Pilgrim father's sail away? Let's investigate further------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted fre...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:37
True Crime Pubs: The Blind Beggar, The Magdala, The 10 Bells
3 great neighborhood pubs that are linked to true crime events. -----------------------------------------------------------------------The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes:...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:35
The Lamb Conduit Street and The Queen's Larder
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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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:38
Ye Olde Mitre at Ely Place and The Holy Tavern
We cover two great pubs in the Clerkenwell area. One has roots back to Tutor times and the other one looks as if it could have--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:33
Gin Palaces - Episode 2
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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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:02
Gin Palaces - Episode 1
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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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:33
Star Tavern
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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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:18
Lamb & Flag - Rose Street
The Lamb and Flag pub on Rose Street has secrets going back 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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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:49