Take a deep dive into the fascinating history, characteristics and people associated with some of London's most iconic pubs
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Do you remember what pubs used to be like? No, neither do we. Fortunately someone was taking notes... Written by Paul Ewen Starring Tim Key Produced by Nick Coupe Cover illustration by Max Dorey Executive Producers Andy Goddard and Claire Broughton London Pub Reviews is a Hat Trick Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Shirk, rest & play. "7th Most Essential podcast in the world." (Esquire magazine) "Top 50 Podcasts to Listen to in Lockdown." (Sunday Times) "Genial babble... about nothing." (David Hepworth, The Guardian) "It'll never catch on." (Half-life) Living and loafing in South London with Dulwich Raider and Dirty South from leading slacker website, Deserter. It's only once a month, so don't get your hopes up.
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2 Voices Radio are Andy Waterfield and Nick Benjamin. They take you on a humourous canter discussing people, places and stuff. The chaps offer a light-hearted look at the mundanity and minutiae of life. An hour discussing lighter news stories, occasional special guests and travelogue specials. New podcast every month.
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Send us a text Let's explore 3 historic pubs all with the same name -- The Red Lion ====================================================== 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://londonspubswh…
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Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Village Life, Shopkeepers, old Radio Plays... Do you remember The Navy Lark, Handcock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son... Happy days on the radio! Also, I talk about grandparents playing a major part in children's lives. Join me for a good old chat!توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Send us a text Leadenhall Market has 2000 years of history and 3 great pubs in or around it. Let’s check them out ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) …
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Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. It's getting cooler here in Britain as we head towards winter. What's it like where you are?توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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What do you do in your free time? Do you get any spare time? These days, it seems that everyone is so busy they rarely have time to sit down for five minutes. Retirement isn't at all what I'd thought it would be. Do this, so that, go here, go there... Please, join me this Sunday for a chat.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Hi, I hope you're keeping well. It's mild here, 15C which is 59F. I've bought some coal for our open fire and sorted out the kindling wood, so we're ready to go. Are you ready for Halloween? We have a tub of sweets by the front door ready for the children should they pop round. Happy days!توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Send us a text Visiting 3 unique establishments have us starting and ending at a ship with a cool subterranean in between ============================================================= 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 97…
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In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub... And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.…
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Catford, Bellingham and the search for an open pub. Plus beer, crisps and Cole Palmer (Oct 24)
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In this episode:Lime bike to the velodromeTwo new pieces on DeserterProper Soho night outClassic Borough funeralHiking on Cromer PierGreen hop early doors lock inSpoons moment #327Pub & Beer News Crisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsBook Corner Readers' LettersSoc Med SceneHappy newsتوسط Deserter
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We're getting through October. Winter is nearing! I hope you're keeping warm. The sun is out as I write this but it's pretty chilling outside. Child care, weddings, conker trees... I hope you enjoy this week's Midweek Message.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Send us a text Two fine pubs in the Pimlico area with great legends and architecture ==================================================================== 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:…
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Housewives back in the old days were often no more than slaves chained to the kitchen sink! According to a book I've been reading, the man was the master of the house and his authority shouldn't be questioned! Crikey! Please, join me this Sunday.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, architecture, the Isle of Wight and more... who remembers Disprin, the dissolvable aspirin tablets? They were prescribed for anything and everything back in the old days! Is it good to take several tablets every day? I don't think so.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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I love the good old days. You could get an appointment with the doctor. You didn't have to wait on the phone listening to Greensleeves for an hour. Travelling by car was a breeze. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the good old days.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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This time Nick and Andy are together in the studio. They discuss a recent visit to the Watercress Line (Mid Hants Heritage Railway). The podcast leads on to the wider discussion on the popularity of heritage steam and diesel railways in the UK including the Great Central Railway in Loughborough & The Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster. There is…
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It's that time again. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. Adverts, changing times, excuses and reasons... Join me for a midweek chat.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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This week, I’m looking inside British houses. Where is the bathroom situated? Is the kitchen at the back or the front of the house? Where is the lounge, the dining room, the bedrooms… I’ll also be talking about my Isle of Wight trip. Please, join me this Sunday.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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I recorded this Midweek Message on Sunday 29/9/24 because I won't be here this Wednesday. I'll be having a great time, hopefully, on the Isle of Wight! You'll hear all about it next Sunday.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Where have all the lovely old buildings gone? What happened to the old architecture? I’ve just driven past a new block of flats on the seafront. It looks like a prison block! Please, join me.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Hello, how are you? Welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you enjoy my 10 minute chat about new words replacing old words, farm animals, the weather and so much more.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Send us a text 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 ============================================================== The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes…
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What did children do back in the 50s and 60s? Back then, it was a totally different world! I doubt that youngsters of today would be able to grasp the idea of life back then. Also in this episode, wireless and TV back in the old days, mobile phone these days and lots of other goodies. Please, join me.…
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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1AvignonDartmoorKernel BirthdayClapton v Lewisham BoroLounging at the PromsTap room crawlPub and Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsBurger NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Book CornerReaders' Letters- Jessica Pegula and the ultimate Deserter animalBum DosserSocial Media Sceneتوسط Deserter
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Autumn was lovely for kids back in the old days. They'd don their wellies and help dad in the garden. Sweeping up leave, poking the bonfire with a stick, baking potatoes in the embers... Happy days!توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Send us a text 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. ============================================= The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes: Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London …
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I'm not going to bore you with too much talk about the Waverley cruise but I will mention it. Also, Southampton Docks, steam engines, freight trains and more... Please, join me.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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It's getting colder. In fact, I've a good mind to light the coal fire! No, I must try to make the autumn last as long as I can. I hope you're keeping well. I have a quick story to tell in this Midweek Message. I know you like stories from the good old days.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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We visited Amberley Museum the other day. The sun was out and it was hot... just like summer! Also in this episode, stories from the past, old word we no longer use, scroungers and more...توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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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…
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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 ===========================================…
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The naughty things that happened in my old school library! Old words we no longer use, let's bring some back into everyday usage. Homemade chutney and other goodies... Join me for a relaxing chat.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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The good old British weather affects more than people's picnics and BBQs. Many businesses rely on decent weather, especially at weekends. In this episode, amongst other stuff, I have a good old chinwag about the weather.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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An English country village... the post office closes, the general store closes, the garage closes, there's no bus service, the red telephone box disappears, the pub closes... What! They can't close the pub! Join me for a good old moan!توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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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.comتوسط Eric Blair
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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 (…
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I don't like many things. Processed food, modern cars, noise, crowds, credit cards... Please join me this Sunday for a good old rant about the things I don't kike. And, of course, the few things I do like.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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Andy asks what happens to the furniture in restaurants when they close down? Nick has some espresso cups courtesy of his aunty from a closed down Wimpy Bar. We talk about gawping through the windows while people are working… it’s your BBC… except it isn’t! Andy talks about the quality of soap operas. Nick reveals how he likes to pretend he’s presen…
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Did you go camping back in the old days? A ground sheet, a canvas tent that let the water through... Happy days. Or not! Old radios, old televisions... I've been collecting more junk! Join me for a chat.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.…
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Peckham Pints with William Blake, Pompey, Pisci, Goose and Ned. Have you got a pipe? (Aug 24)
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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1A month of musicPompey day cancelledA funeralA month of sportPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Desert Island CrispspspsReaders' LettersBum DosserSocial Media Sceneتوسط Deserter
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We've had some lovely weather... 23c - 73F at 7 o'clock in the morning! Excellent! Summer has arrived, albiet very late. I can feel an outside broadcast coming on if this weather holds. I hope you're keeping well. Happy days!توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lie…
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It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope. This week I'm chatting about the old photos of me in the 1960s that have been lost over time. Such a shame! The weather... it's raining. My new Union flag and much more. Please, join me.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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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…
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In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays…
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Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Loud people, loud music... Yes, I'm off on another rant about my poor ears. In fact, next Sunday's episode will cover loud people, as well as lots of other stuff. If you've nothing to do then, pease, join me.توسط Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…
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Deptford Drink-up: a new pub, a vague Spanish theme, crisps galore and a ton of pub news (July 24)
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In this episode:Pub Quiz 1Summer Bus PartySpanish fleeMargate liggingBankside FestivalThe PublicanPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsDrug NewsOther NewsPub Quiz 2Bum DosserSocial Media Sceneتوسط Deserter
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Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…
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