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Radicals, Rebels and Royals: A Pub Crawl Through British History

by Martyn Routledge

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British history, told through its pubs

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    Praised by CHOICE Magazine

    CHOICE Magazine describes the book as a fascinating history told through a pub crawl.

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British history, told through its pubs

Across more than 70 pubs in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Martyn Routledge uses local drinking houses as landmarks for exploring British history. The book ranges from the Celts and the Second World War to football, famous patrons, pirates and highwaymen, linking broad historical subjects with individual places. Colour recreations of pub signs add a visual record, while “Out and About” sections provide practical details for each location. The result is a geographically varied route through history, with pubs serving as the organizing thread rather than merely a backdrop.

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  • For readers interested in British and local history presented through specific places.
  • For pub-goers curious about the stories and historical associations of British pubs.
  • For readers who enjoy illustrated historical guides with practical location information.

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British history and local heritagePubs as historical landmarksPub signs and visual heritageNotable patrons and local stories

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Book overview

"A fascinating trawl through history as filtered through the ultimate pub crawl." - CHOICE MAGAZINE

A beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour.

The perfect combination of Britain's two favourite past-times - talking about history and going to the pub!

Be transported around the British Isles with this plotted history of the most interesting, and sometimes surprising facts about the history of Britain. Radicals, Rebels and Royals is packed with trivia, stories, and practical 'Out and About' segments for each location which will leave any pub-goer satiated. Learn how pub history has memorialised the Celts, World War II, football teams and much more as well as reading about their most famous patrons.

With tales of pirates, highwaymen and secret affairs Radicals, Rebels and Royals features over 70 pubs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Brush up on your local history, or discover your next watering hole all from the comfort of your own home.

Pubs include: The Shakespeare's Head in London; The Robert the Bruce in Dumfries, Scotland; The King's Head in Galway, Republic of Ireland; The Star and Garter in Manchester; the Blue Boar in Essex; and many more!

Come for the history and leave drunk on the fun with Radicals, Rebels and Royals!

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