Episodes

  • 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
  • Ep 39 Historic Pubs Outside Central London - Peckham Part 2 - The Olde Apple Tree, The White Horse, The Angel Oak, The Golden Anchor
    Jun 2 2025

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    In this second episode exploring the pubs of Peckham and Nunhead, we visit The Olde Apple Tree, The White Horse, The Angel Oak, and The Golden Anchor—plus a few more tucked around central Peckham.

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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.org

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

    Olde Apple Tree

    https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/24765102.olde-apple-tree-peckham-ranked-among-londons-best/

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Camberwell/SumnerRoad59.shtml

    https://www.timeout.com/london/bars-and-pubs/the-olde-apple-tree

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10696/olde-apple-tree-peckham

    The Red Bull

    https://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Historic_Peckham

    https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/in-search-of-peckham-pubs/

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24155/

    Peckham Central

    https://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/24145/

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/england-pubs-covid-19-60-minutes-2022-02-13/

    https://djmag.com/news/peckham-pub-greyhound-reopen-under-cause-and-all-my-friends-team

    The White Horse and The Angel Oak

    https://peckhampeculiar.tumblr.com/post/121101168564/white-horse-landlord-bids-farewell

    https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Rye%2C_SE15_3NX

    https://roastingroasts.co.uk/2024/05/05/the-angel-oak-peckham/

    The Golden Anchor

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/27/were-not-just-a-black-pub-everyone-is-welcome-meet-britains-bame-landlords

    https://thegoldenanchorph.godaddysites.com/#:~:text=Concerned%20by%20a%20crisis%20in,the%20south%20London%20neighbourhood%20of

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

    Photo: sarflondondunc

    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    30 mins
  • Ep 38 Nunhead to Toes - Peckham Pub Crawl Pt 1 - London's First Community Owned Pub & Ancient Taverns, Cricket & Fireworks
    May 19 2025

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    In this episode, we cover three pubs in the Peckham Rye/Nunhead area: The Ivy House, The Pyrotechnist’s Arms and The Old Nun’s Head

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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

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

    Ivy House

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Camberwell/NewlandsTavern.shtml

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/SEL/10680/ivy-house-nunhead

    https://www.ivyhousenunhead.com/

    “Public House” film review: https://londonist.com/2015/10/an-audio-visual-tapestry-about-london-s-first-co-op-pub

    William Blake

    https://www.barnflakes.com/blog/2017/05/william-blakes-vision-of-angels-in.html

    Pyrotechnist’s Arms

    https://www.brocksfireworks.com/our-history

    https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Pyrotechnists_Arms%2C_SE15_3QF

    https://exploring-london.com/2023/09/18/london-pub-signs-the-pyrotechnists-arms/

    https://www.stonegatepubpartners.co.uk/

    Old Nun’s Head

    https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/peckham/the-old-nuns-head

    https://pubology.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/old-nuns-head/

    https://transpont.blogspot.com/2012/05/history-corner-1912-nunhead-tragedies.html

    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 37 Soho Pub Crawl Pt 3 - The Leicester Arms, The Glassblower, The Crown, The Queen's Head, The Lyric Tavern, The Saint James Tavern
    May 5 2025

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    In this episode, our third in Soho, we explore pubs on the west edge: Leicester Arms, Glassblower, The Queens Head, The Crown, The Lyric and The St. James

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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
    • Pubwiki.co.uk

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

    Leicester Arms & The Glass Blower

    https://www.closedpubs.co.uk/london/wc2_coventgarden_leicester.html

    https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=570689.0

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/glassblower-london-128981

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16080/leicester-arms-london

    The Crown and The Queens Head

    https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/soho-pubs-part-1/#:~:text=There%20is%20some%20interesting%20history,18th%20century%2C%20the%20Hickford%20Rooms.

    https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Queen%27s_Head,_W1D_7HN

    Pubnames.co.uk & pubsgalore.co.uk

    The Lyric and The St James

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16487/lyric-london

    https://pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3653&O=P

    https://londonist.com/pubs/pubs/pubs/the-lyric

    https://www.pubsmiths.co.uk/st-james-tavern-piccadilly

    James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

    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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    32 mins
  • Ep 36 Mayfair Pubs Pt3 - The Clarence, The Goat Tavern, The Burlington Arms, The Mason's Arms, The Iron Duke
    Apr 19 2025

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    In this 3rd episode on Mayfair, we pop into The Clarence, The Goat, The Burlington and Mason’s Arms and finally The Iron Duke, all on the eastern edge of the district

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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

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

    The Clarence: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/clarence-london-128752

    The Goat:

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16093/goat-tavern-london

    James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

    https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/goat-tavern-stafford-street/

    The Burlington Arms:

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/burlington-arms-london-129217

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Westminster/BurlingtonArms.shtml

    https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/

    https://futurefamilyoffice.net/news/gloucester-circus-the-family-office-that-duped-londons-vc-scene/

    The Mason’s Arms:

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/StGeorgeHanoverSquare/MasonsArms.shtml

    https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=27890

    https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/

    Stones Photos: https://www.instagram.com/brianjonessatisfaction/p/C8OQJyasmF_/?hl=en&img_index=1

    The Iron Duke:

    James Potts & Sam Cullen, What’s in a London Pub Name? (ISBN 9781854144713)

    https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=27890

    https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//StGeorgeHanoverSquare/AveryRow11.shtml

    https://londonist.com/pubs/pubs/pubs/the-iron-duke

    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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    39 mins
  • Ep 35 Mayfair Pubs Pt2 - The Grapes, The King's Arms, The Chesterfield Arms, The Audley, The Punch Bowl
    Apr 8 2025

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    In this second episode on Mayfair we cover The Grapes & The Kings Arms @ Shepherd Market, The Chesterfield Arms, The Audley Public House & The Punch Bowl

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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

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

    Shepherds Market

    https://www.aladyinlondon.com/2015/12/shepherd-market-restaurants-shops-pubs.html

    Maurice Gorham - Back to the Local (ISBN 978-0571386987)

    Ye Grapes & Kings Arms

    https://www.mayfair-london.co.uk/listing/ye-grapes/

    https://yegrapesmayfair.co.uk/

    https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/kings-arms-mayfair

    Chesterfield Arms

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/chesterfield-arms-london-128807

    Audley Public House

    https://www.hauserwirth.com/news/39561-art-at-the-audley-and-mount-st-restaurant-in-london/

    https://camra.org.uk/pubs/audley-london-128809

    Punch Bowl

    Paul Jennings, The Local: A History of the English Pub (ISBN 978-0-7524-5939-4)

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16235/punch-bowl-london

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

    Photo: LondonDailyPhoto



    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    35 mins
  • Ep 34 Mayfair Pubs Pt1 - Guinea Grill, Coach & Horses, The Footman & The Kings Head
    Mar 30 2025

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    In this episode, we start looking at some great Mayfair pubs: Guinea Grill, both Coach & Horses, The Footman and The Kings Head. We’ll continue Mayfair in a second episode

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

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing

    Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv

    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

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

    Guinea Grill:

    https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/restaurants/guinea-grill-london-mayfair-oldest-steakhouse-expansion-b1142947.html

    Maurice Gorham - Back to the Local (ISBN 978-0571386987)

    Coach & Horses - Bruton Street:

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/15939/coach-horses-london

    Bardow pics: https://flashbak.com/brigitte-bardot-in-the-pub-by-ray-bellisario-1968-36253/

    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/jun/06/ray-bellisario-obituary

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59553852

    Footman:

    https://numberonelondon.net/2021/04/historic-pub-crawl-i-am-the-only-running-footman/

    https://mayfairfoodie.com/the-footman/

    Kings Head:

    https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/ps40m-mayfair-raid-is-biggest-gems-heist-in-british-history-6736160.html

    https://www.bigvenuebook.com/venue/1964/#:~:text=Located%20in%20amidst%20the%20fashion,to%20the%20easy%2Dgoing%20mood.

    https://whatpub.com/pubs/WLD/16031/kings-head-london

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

    Photo: Bob Walker



    Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/

    E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com

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    35 mins