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Historic London Pubcast

Historic London Pubcast

By: Eric Blair
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If you know London's pubs, then you know the history of London. Every pub has a story to tell... if you know where to look. Host, Eric Blair takes us on a journey across London's historic pubs. Along the way we'll get all the quirky, fascinating stories of the architecture, antiquity, legends, and personalities that make up London's unique pub scene. Equal parts travel, story telling, architecture, history, and social commentary, join The Historic London Pubcast community. Not just London Pub Crawl, lots of fun stories along the way!

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  • Ep 42 City of London Historic Pubs Then and Now - Retracing a 1973 Pub Crawl
    Jul 14 2025

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    In this episode, we compare City of London pubs featured in a 1973 book with what we find today – we look at Williamson Tavern, Ye Olde Watling, The Sugar Loaf, The Golden Fleece and The Lord Raglan

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    Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1xXDGJSfJIUy2gw_6uCASi-C45FpOg_M&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/4xhc8w2s

    The following resource(s) were used / quoted in this episode:

    Richards & Curl, City of London Pubs - A Practical and Historic Guide ISBN:0-87749-358-8

    https://darkestlondon.com/

    https://teaching.shu.ac.uk/ds/sle/Excerpts/Romantics/Lamb.htm

    Wikipedia.com

    Williamson’s Tavern & Ye Olde Watling:

    https://www.heathershimmin.com/williamsons-tavern

    https://knowyourlondon.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/williamsons-tavern-bow-lane/

    https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/city-of-london-pubs-july-2020/#:~:text=Williamson's%20Tavern%20%E2%80%93%20Groveland%20Court,to%20enter%20the%20narrow%20alley.

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/23572/

    SugarLoaf

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/54217/

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StPancrasSoperLane/SugarLoaf.shtml

    https://victorianweb.org/art//architecture/pubs/41.html

    Golden Fleece

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/StPancrasSoperLane/GoldenFleece.shtml

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14959/golden-fleece-london

    Lord Raglan:

    https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/pubs-of-the-city-of-london-july-2020-part-3/

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StAnneStAgnes/RaglanHotel.shtml

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/ELC/14628/lord-raglan-london

    Intro Music: Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

    Photo: Ewan Munro



    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    33 mins
  • Ep 41 Southwark to The Elephant - The Roebuck, The Ship, The Duke of York, The Albert Arms, The Elephant and Castle
    Jun 30 2025

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    In this episode, we journey from the southern part of Southwark over to Elephant and Castle taking in 5 interesting pubs: The Roebuck, The Ship, The Duke of York, The Albert Arms and The Elephant and Castle

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    Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1xXDGJSfJIUy2gw_6uCASi-C45FpOg_M&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/4xhc8w2s

    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
    • Camra’s various websites including WhatPub.com
    • Pubwiki: https://pubwiki.co.uk/

    Additionally, the following resource(s) were used / quoted in this episode.

    Roebucks Grade II Entry: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393945?section=official-list-entry

    Parched Pubs , True Pubs & Shepard Neame Websites:

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393945?section=official-list-entry

    https://www.truepubco.co.uk/

    https://www.shepherdneame.co.uk/

    True Pubs Interview: https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/borough/the-ship-in-borough-is-reopening-in-less-than-a-month/

    Independent Article on Dukes of York

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/greene-king-london-duke-of-york-southwark-westminster-b1993432.htm

    Pubs Galore Reviews of Elephant & Castle

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24228/

    Intro Music: Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

    Photo: Ewan Munro



    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    27 mins
  • Ep 40 Southwark's Must See Four Historic Borough Pubs - Press Gangs, Prime Ministers & Perseverance
    Jun 16 2025

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    In this third episode exploring Southwick we look at 4 pubs around Borough Tube Station: Kings Arms, Lord Clyde, Gladstone Arms & Royal Oak

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    Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=12c-
    WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/37nxr9k6

    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
    • https://www.pubology.co.uk/index.html (incl Camra WhatPub & PubWiki)


    Additionally, the following resource(s) were used / quoted in this episode:

    King’s Arms & Lord Clyde

    Dictionary of Pub Names, Wordsworth Ref Series, ISBN 1840222662

    H. Friedrichs & J. Warland– Local Legends - the Hidden Pub of London ISBN 978-3791389738

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24257/

    https://www.londonpubexplorer.com/central-classics/the-lord-clyde

    https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2484

    Gladstone Arms & Royal Oak

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24234/

    https://deserter.co.uk/2016/08/is-the-glad-all-over/

    https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9135

    https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9084

    https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8547

    https://www.harveys.org.uk/harveys-story


    Intro Music: Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

    Photo: Reading Tom



    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    32 mins
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