
Historic London Pubcast
Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs
Episodes
39 episodes
Peckham 1
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================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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33:23

Soho 3
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 ================================Google map with pubs covered in previo...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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32:25

Mayfair 3
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================================Google map with pubs covered in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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39:25

Mayfair 2
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================================Google map with pubs covered in previ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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34:43

Mayfair 1
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================================Google map with p...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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35:06

Marylebone
Some great pubs and stories from Marylebone: The Barley Mow, The Golden Eagle, The Devonshire Arms and more=============================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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30:25

Maida Vale and Around
In this episode, we visit historic pubs in Maida Vale and Little Venice. Included are The Warrington, The Prince Alfred and The Warwick Castle================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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21:45

Fleet Street 2
In this second of two episodes on Fleet Street pubs, we cover The Devereaux, The George on the Strand, and the Temple Brew House=================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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22:14
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Fleet Street 1
In this first of two episodes on Fleet Street pubs, we cover The Blackfriar, The Old Bell and The Tipperary – lots of history and interesting stories.==========================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinn...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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32:18

Highgate
Let’s take a look at some great historic pubs in Highgate: The Flask, The Gatehouse and The Wrestlers------------------------------------------Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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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---------------------------------------------------Google map with pu...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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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=========================================Google map with pubs cov...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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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============================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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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============================================Google map with pubs covered in previous epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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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 24
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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 22
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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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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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======================================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Google map with pubs covered in previ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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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=============================================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned,...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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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====================================================================Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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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 17
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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.=============================================Google m...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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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 15
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24:09
