1967 - The Polgooth Inn of the old mining town near St Austell, Cornwall, where landlord Dave Rowe allowed some special customers to frequent this beautiful establishment. Back when landlords got to decide what took place in their pub without being bullied by government pressure and guidelines.

Growing up, not for one moment did we think that we would be alive to see the death of the countless public houses that watched so many our ancestors grow up.

"Last pub in UK will call time in 2050 at today’s closure rates"
https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/food-drink/article/pubs-britain-in-numbers-plsgvdzdq

1980s #Birmingham - Boxing at the Hen and Chickens pub on Constitution Hill Lloyd Hibbert (born Glenroy Lloyd Hibbert, 29 June 1959 in Birmingham) is a former English professional boxer. interview with Hibbert’s trainer and manager Nobby Nobbs about Hibbert’s controversial career. Shots of Lloyd Hibbert training.

Blackburn, 1976

#RIP The Crown and Dolphin, Cable St, Cannon St Rd, Shadwell, Tower Hamlets. 📸 1986

#RIP The Swan, Eccles New Road, Salford. Closed in 1996 and was pulled down a year or two later and has made way for the Weaste tram stop on the Eccles line

Myself and PubMaverik at my favourite public house in #Manchester, the Pevril Of The Peak. This historic relic served the working people of industrial Manchester just as it does various walks of life today. Our pubs are treasures which are becoming more and more rare. Love them while you can and be in no doubt that it's thanks to Britain's lost and living pubs that the people of these glorious Isles formed the bonds, strength, and humour we're known for across the world. This pub was built around 1820 and remodelled in 1900 through a Arts and Crafts-influenced scheme which is why it has hand-painted tiles, stained glass, and intricate woodworking, providing a homely, wholesome, and comforting ora that contrasts with the modernity that surrounds it. If you're in Manchester, don't go to the ugly bars and newbuilds but instead venture into its glorious pubs to give them service and to experience the very buildings that served those who came before us. @britainspubs

Another glorious PUB/HISTORY walking #TOUR complete. Thank you to the absolutely amazing crowd who made the day so special. I'm very lucky to have such wonderful people take such interest in Britain's lost and loving pubs and the history surrounding them. Thank you for the attendance and the monumental support. It means the absolute world to me. On to the next one! ♥️🍻🤝

UPCOMING Pub/History #Tour(s) for OCTOBER

TOUR 1: Fleet Street/#Holborn
🗓 11th October
👥 Blackfriars station (north of the river)
🕦 11 AM

TOUR 2: #Waterloo
🗓 18th October
👥  Waterloo Station
🕦 11 AM

TOUR 3: #Holborn, #Clarkelwell, and #Bloomsbury
🗓 25th October
👥 Farringdon Station
🕦 11 AM

We will be visiting some of #London's most famous and impressive pubs whilst venturing into various historical epochs. Britain's pubs were never just places to drink, but a much needed excuse to be among one another. And of course, during many fascinating times in history. The public houses we still walk past today played their parts in everything from law to war. Join us for a walk and a few refreshments as we delve into the living museums of #Britain.

The tours will last between 2-1/2 to 3 hours (usually more) and will (usually) end in a pub.

Prices: £20 per ticket (for over 18s), 
16-18: £10
Under 16s: Free (If accompanied by a paying adult)

Thank you to those who've attended so far. 🤝