Historic London Pubcast
Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs
Episodes
30 episodes
Highgate
Let’s take a look at some great historic pubs in Highgate: The Flask, The Gatehouse and The Wrestlers------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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29:05
Hampstead 2: Freemason's Arms, Jack Straw's Castle, Spaniards Inn
This is the second of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Freemason’s Arms, Jack Straw’s Castle and Spaniards Inn---------------------------------------------------The following resourc...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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24:01
Hampstead 1: Flask, Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton, William IV
This is the first of two episodes covering the great old pubs of Hampstead. This one takes a look at The Flask, The Holly Bush, Duke of Hamilton and the King William IV=========================================The following resources are...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:51
The Seven Stars and its Neighbors
Maybe the oldest pub in London, The Seven Stars is a great pub and has some fine pub neighbors as well============================================The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:13
Pubs versus The Wrecking Ball
Death, Near Death and Resurrection – 3 tales of pubs facing destruction. The Still and Star, The Wenlock Arms, The Carlton Tavern============================================The following resources are referenced or quote...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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23:30
Down by the River: The Anchor Tap and 3 River View Pubs
Let's get a good look at the river around Tower Bridge from 3 pubs with unique views and let's start from a great nearby pub, The Anchor Tap-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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18:58
Soho 1: Coach & Horses, French House
Let's visit what might be the two most famous pubs in Soho -- The Coach & Horses on Greek Street and The French House. We discover lots of interesting characters have been patrons===================================================...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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24:14
Soho 2: Dog&Duck, John Snow, Tucan
Let's continue our look at great Soho pubs. These are my personal favorites----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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23:55
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