Posts we’ve written in the Pub History category
Note that the posts are ordered such that the more recent ones are shown first.
- Five gems: what makes a good pub?
Just what does make a good pub? Mike chooses five of his favourite pubs in an attempt to answer the question.
7 May 2007 by Mike
» Five gems: what makes a good pub?- The importance of a pub name
Hundreds of years ago, when the majority of the population were illiterate, any business that sold beer was required by law to display a sign. Painted signs were used, but were expensive, so alehouse, tavern and inn owners would sometimes just hang up a lump of wood or plant a bush outside. Customers would agree […]
5 Apr 2007 by Mike
» The importance of a pub name
