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Pubs versus The Wrecking Ball

December 12, 2024 • Eric Blair • Season 1 • Episode 26

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Death, Near Death and Resurrection – 3 tales of pubs facing destruction. The Still and Star, The Wenlock Arms, The Carlton Tavern

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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:

Still & Star:

https://spitalfieldslife.com/2020/12/18/so-long-still-star/

https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/historic-200-year-old-pub-23791756

https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/about-us/

https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-news/save-the-still-and-star/

https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/city-corporation-approves-revised-aldgate-office-development-honouring-historic-pub/

Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z39FPw0X9GU

Ms Goor’s photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nYfNn12SyN6G7Dcd6

Wenlock Arms:

https://londonist.com/2012/01/wenlock-arms-saved

https://breweryhistory.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wenlock_Brewery_Co._Ltd