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Haunted Pubs of the Southwest

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There are said to be over 50,000 public houses in the United Kingdom and in many places the local pub is an essential part of daily life. Samuel Pepys described the inn as the heart of England; pubs, it would appear, have been an integral part of British culture since the Roman Times. The lives and dramas, intrigues and mysteries, of the people who visited them regularly form the rich tapestries of any local pub. As a result there are often many stories and histories that are inherently part of the place and naturally ghost stories and haunted reputations become a dynamic feature of many local pubs. The author of Haunted Pubs of the South West has been collecting ghostly stories about pubs for many years. Whilst the stories and accounts in this book are not meant to offer any proof or overpowering evidence they do offer a fresh look at new and more traditional accounts of haunted pubs in the South West.

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Exeter Pubs

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Over the past few centuries, nearly 500 pubs have opened their doors in Exeter. While many have been lost due to time, money or misfortune, the stories and memories created in these ‘locals’ live on. Exeter Pubs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of some of Exeter’s most famous pubs. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs, David Cornforth presents the reader with an insight into the history and life of the pubs in this area. From pub dogs to landlords, famous visitors to suspicious fires, this book tells the stories of Exeter’s numerous watering holes. Just like countless travellers over the centuries, the modern reader is encouraged to stop for a pint in each and continue the stories of these historic establishments.

Well-researched and beautifully illustrated, Exeter Pubs provides something for everyone, whether they have lived in Exeter all their lives, or whether they are just visiting this vibrant town.

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East End pubs

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There are few more quintessentially English experiences than supping a pint of ale in a centuries-old public house, where the walls could tell you stories. The East End of London is awash with such places, remarkably so in some respects, given the destruction wreaked by the Great Fire of London, Second World War bombs and post-war planners. Some were around before Shakespeare; others are comparatively recent Victorian additions – but all have a fascinating story behind them.

 

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25 Great Walkers’ pubs in the Yorkshire Dales.

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There’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink after a day on the fells and hills of the Yorkshire Dales.

Scenic beauty, majestic views, impressive crags, towering cliffs, peaceful tarns, extensive caves and picturesque villages that are rich with the heritage and culture of more than a thousand years and visited by millions of people every year.

And those who work within this stunning countryside ensure that the Dales and its communities continue to be vibrant for future generations.

At their hub are inns that tell their own tales, cornerstones of local communities which reflect the social and economic story of a region that is evolving every day.

In this book, we chart twenty-five of the best pubs in the Yorkshire Dales and find out why they have become favourites for so many over the years.

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Unusual Pubs – By Boot Bike and Boat

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The author has spent three years seeking out quirky hostelries that offer more than your average local. They’re Britain’s most surprising licensed premises, where the reader’s curiosity will be sated as well as their thirst. Walking and cycling trails to the pubs are included, as are waterways, making this a useful companion for leisure travellers.

Entries include pubs in a castle, abbey, windmill, shed and stable; former cinemas, a jail, a chapel, England’s first car factory and the world’s oldest grand music hall. Others are on boats, in caves and even a disused public toilet. Yet more have collections such as bookmarks, ties or musical instruments. There’s an inn where Oliver Cromwell held court, others that inspired Charles Dickens.

The author has been on Britain’s most bizarre pub crawl and now you can, too. Fully illustrated with more than 150 author’s photos and 17 historical ones.

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