Great Pubs of London: Pocket Edition

A pocket-sized edition of the Great Pubs of London, this book celebrates London's most significant and historic pubs through photographs and engaging texts. It explores 25 pubs, including the Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden, the Dog and Duck in Soho, and Charles De Gaulle's favorite wartime watering hole.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 04 March 2019
\n Publisher: Prestel
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London's most iconic and historic pubs are celebrated in this pocket-sized edition of the bestselling Great Pubs of London. For centuries, the pub has played a vital role in the cultural and social fabric of the city. This book invites readers to explore the doors of 25 historically and architecturally significant London pubs, offering a glimpse into these institutions through specially commissioned photographs that showcase their unique features, including snob screens and 400-hundred-year-old flagstone floors. Engaging texts highlight the special qualities of each pub, their historical significance in London's history, the notable personalities who have frequented them, the memorable events that have taken place within their walls, and the profound impact that pubs have had on popular culture, including the introduction of phrases like "on the wagon" and "one for the road."

The book delves into the intriguing stories behind pubs like the Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden, known as the "Bucket of Blood," and features a pub that Charles Dickens described as a great rambling, queer old place. It also explores the possibility that Casanova visited The Dog and Duck in Soho and uncovers the location of Charles De Gaulle's favorite wartime watering hole.

This captivating book is a must-have for anyone with a deep appreciation for these London institutions. Its new, easy-to-carry format makes it an ideal companion for embarking on a historic pub crawl, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of London's pub culture and heritage.

\n Weight: 642g\n
Dimension: 155 x 199 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783791385143\n \n