A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES - the history of Britain as told through its pub signs

by Elaine Saunders

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Copyright: © 2008  Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Download: 1 documents, 8162 KB

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Many a good yarn is spun across a bar and there can be few more interesting than the legend, lore and, often, downright lies behind the names of Britain’s pubs.

Every town has a Rose & Crown and Rising Sun but how did these names originate? Who were the Wicked Lady, the Marquis of Granby and the Green Man? And what on earth is a Crooked Billet?

A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES takes an in depth look at hundreds of Britain's most popular signs, telling the religious, royal or scandalous stories behind them.

Over 100 illustrations,dozens of links to related websites, chapters on the origins of pubs, old drinking measures and pub trades, make this e-book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in British or brewing history.

And why not follow the Book About Blog for regular updates on pub sign history by clicking here

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15 Jun 2009
Just writing you a note to say how much I enjoyed reading your book and getting a wonderfully enjoyable and visual dose of English history in the process. I'm an American writer living here now and much of this is new to me. I do love history and your words have really brought what I'm seeing here in the UK to life.

Kudos on your wonderful e-book and thanks again for a fascinating read. GF currently in the UK
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15 Jun 2009 (updated 15 Jun 2009)
You have no idea how much I enjoyed your book...the history of it all was amazing - SS From Texas

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27 May 2008 (updated 27 May 2008)
Bryce Eddings, Beer expert on About.com has recently enjoyed reading A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES.

"...it is as a reference book where Pub Signs finds its proper purpose."

"I would heartily recommend this ebook to anyone with an interest in beer history and breweriana. The stories of the signs as well as a plenitude of very nice pictures of many of them are endlessly fascinated."

If you're interested in British or brewing history, why not buy this book to learn more about this intriguing subject?

To read the entire review, follow this link http://beer.about.com/od/breweriana/fr/BritPubSignBook.htm
Book about pub names [ No Rating ] 13 Feb 2008
This book was fascinating and should appeal to anyone with an interest in history as well as those with an interest in public houses! Dividing the pub name chapters with more overarching information made for easy reading and set the book in context.The chapter on kings and queens at the end of the book was an informative added bonus with a comprehensive royal family tree for added interest.I would definitely recommend it.

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