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Let's explore 3 historic pubs all with the same name -- The Red Lion
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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 (Red Lion Crown Passage article)

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

• Fuller’s Red Lion Parlement St website (see “Gallery” - 360 Tour): https://www.redlionwestminster.co.uk
• Fuller’s Red Lion Mayfair (see “Gallery” - 360 Tour): https://www.redlionmayfair.co.uk
• Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/aug/06/mps-wanted-to-nationalise-westminster-pub-for-their-own-use
• https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/most-popular-british-pub-names
• https://victorianweb.org/authors/dickens/dc/redlion.html
• https://knowyourlondon.wordpress.com/2018/01/26/red-lion-tavern-crown-passage/
• https://www.london.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=212812

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

Photo: Leonard Bentley

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Leadenhall Market has 2000 years of history and 3 great pubs in or around it. Let’s check them out

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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 (Counting House article)

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

• https://leadenhallmarket.co.uk/history-of-leadenhall-market/
• https://londonwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/StPeterCornhill/Lamb.shtml
• https://camra.org.uk/pubs/lamb-tavern-london-156616
• https://www.oldtomsbar.co.uk/
• https://www.the-counting-house.com/

Wiki article on “Brannigan” – see “Production” section:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brannigan_(film)

Old Tom bio:

https://blackcablondon.net/2012/04/10/cabbies-curios-old-tom-of-leadenhall/

Bronte reveal:

https://www.annebronte.org/2017/03/23/smith-elder-co-anne-bronte-in-london/

Roman Britain by Guy de la Bédoyère, ISBN-10: 0-500-05140-2

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

Photo: Farr Better Photos

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Visiting 3 unique establishments have us starting and ending at a ship with a cool subterranean in between

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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 in researching this episode:

Tweetys Pubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o417U85icb8&t=226s

https://thenudge.com/london-bars/gordons-wine-bar/

https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/72/tattershall-castle

Mr Van Sickle’s History: https://www.gordonswinebar.com/propeller/uploads/2020/04/History-Van-Sickle.pdf

Gordon’s Website History: https://www.gordonswinebar.com/history/

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

Photo: Farr Better Photos

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Two fine pubs in the Pimlico area with great legends and architecture
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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 in researching this episode:

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/our-company/our-history

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

MillbankPrison from the air: https://grupaok.tumblr.com/post/61441668673/millbank-penitentiary-london-aerial-view-1891

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

Photo:
Matt Brown, Lic: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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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

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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 in researching this episode:

https://stephenliddell.co.uk/2017/11/18/the-angel-pub-in-rotherhithe/

AndieByrnes, A Rotherhithe Blog: https://russiadock.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-angel-public-house.html

Great Pics of the Angel over the years: https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/angel-rotherhithe/

Mirror newspaper article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-served-customers-dead-pensioner-5364308

Mr David Meadon’s Post on JMW Turner: https://blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2022/02/jmw-turner-artist-and-publican.html

Turner’s Old Star website: https://www.turnersoldstar.co.uk/

60 Minutes video: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/england-pubs-covid-19-60-minutes-2022-12-25/

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

Photo: Ewan Munro

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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.

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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 in researching this episode:

• https://travelswithadog.wordpress.com/2017/12/31/the-town-of-ramsgates-sad-sorry-tale/
• https://londonist.com/pubs/pubs/pubs/prospect-of-whitby
• https://townoframsgate.pub/our-story/

Intro music:

• Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch

Photo: Matt Brown

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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 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 cited this episode:

Sally Fiber, The Fitzroy: The Autobiography of a London Tavern , 1995 ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857760239 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857760231

John N. Henderson, A History of The Museum tavern in Bloomsbury, 1989, ISBN 095149130X

https://returnofanative.com/news/the-fitzrovians-fitzroy-tavern/

https://www.ourtor.com/post/may-we-ever-find-out-what-the-devil-was-going-on-in-bohemian-fitzrovia

https://www.reallondonpubs.com/the-wheatsheaf/history

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo: Oxyman

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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.
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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 in researching this episode:

Sally Fiber, The Fitzroy: The Autobiography of a London Tavern , 1995 ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857760239 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857760231

https://www1.camra.org.uk/pubs/fitzroy-tavern-london-125554

https://thefitzroy.co.uk/

https://www.pearshapedcomedy.com/Fitzroy.htm

Intro music:

Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison with the Wichita State University Chamber Orch.

Photo: Ewan Munro

historic.london.pubs@gmail.com