The Local : A History Of The English Pub

The Local : A History Of The English Pub

The pub has been at the heart of English life for centuries, evolving from elegant coaching houses and humble alehouses through Victorian backstreet beerhouses and ‘fine, flaring’ gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century.In this new and revised edition, historian Paul Jennings takes us on a fascinating journey over three centuries of pub life. Set within the wider context of social change, Jennings delves into the lives of the customers who frequented them, as well as those of the men and women who ran them, and takes a closer look at their architecture and interior design. The Local has been brought up to date to record both the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on English pubs and what it tells us about pubs’ continuing importance to English people.

Independent Publishers Group: British books on British culture, places and food with Character, Curated for You

Independent Publishers Group has earned affection for books on British culture, places and food that bring a distinctly British or Irish note to daily life. These are pieces chosen for use as much as display, with texture, colour and practical detail doing most of the talking.

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Discover Independent Publishers Group at Best of British NBPT
USA shoppers can browse Independent Publishers Group alongside independent British and Irish brands at Best of British NBPT. The retailer sources and curates the selection as a third-party shop, with no claim of ownership, manufacture or affiliation with Independent Publishers Group. Orders are delivered across the USA, making a considered British or Irish find easier to bring home.

Bring a Little Heritage Home
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