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…

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 ===========================================…

Send us a text 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 historic.london.pubs@gmail.comOleh Eric Blair

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 (…

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…

Send us a text 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 frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISB…

Send us a text 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 frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 9…

Send us a text 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (IS…

Send us a text 3 great neighborhood pubs that are linked to true crime events. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022) Wikipedia https://londonspubswher…

Send us a text 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of Lon…

Send us a text Let's take a visit to the grand old pub of Fleet Street. It has been waiting for us since 1667 =============================================== 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 ht…

Send us a text 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in these …

Send us a text 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are quoted frequently in …

Send us a text 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following resources are quot…

Send us a text 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following resources are quoted frequently in these episo…

Send us a text historic.london.pubs@gmail.comOleh Eric Blair