Man Walks Into A Pub

Author: Pete Brown
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 033053680X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
It's an extraordinary tale of yeast-obsessed monks and teetotal prime ministers; of how pale ale fuelled an Empire and weak bitter won a world war; of exploding breweries, a bear in a yellow nylon jacket and a Canadian bloke who changed the dringking habits of a nation. It's also the story of the rise of the pub from humble origins through an epic, thousand-year struggle to survive misunderstanding, bad government and misguided commerce. The history of beer in Britain is a social history of the nation itself, full of catastrophe, heroism and an awful lot of hangovers. 'a pleasant antidote to more po-faced histories of beer' Guardian 'Like a good drinking companion, Brown tells a remarkable story: a stream of fascinating facts, etymologies and pub-related urban phenomena' TLS 'Packed with bar-room bet-winning facts and entertaining digressions, this is a book into which every pub-goer will want to dip.' Express

Best Pub Walks in the Dark Peak

Author: Les Lumsdon
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850588153
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Known as the Dark Peak because of its dark peaty soils and weathered gritstone outcrops, the walks in this volume are based over an area stretching from Chapel-en-le-Frith in the south to Holmfirth in the north. The text features 30 rambles ranging from 3 to 11 miles.

Best Pub Walks in the White Peak

Author: Les Lumsdon
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850588283
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
The 30 walks in this title range from three to nine miles and are ideal for family rambles. They start in such delightful Peak District villages as Ashford-in-the-Water, Alstonefield and Youlgreave, most of which are accessible by public transport - so that you can leave the car at home.

Best Pub Walks in Cheshire

Author: Jen Darling
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850587552
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Written for anyone who enjoys combining a visit to an interesting local hostelry with a ramble through the county's varied countryside. Each pub has been visited and chosen for its distinctive history and character, its good food and drink and its welcoming atmosphere.

Best Pub Walks in Lancashire

Author: Neil Coates
Publisher: Sigma Leisure
ISBN: 9781850587996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description

Best Pub Walks in the Lake District

Author: Neil Coates
Publisher: Sigma Press
ISBN: 9781850588191
Category : Bars (Drinking establishments)
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
This guide to pub walks in the Lake District ranges from easy lowland ambles to hair-raising leaps across foaming upland torrents - all offering stunning views. There are details of the refreshments provided in each pub - from home-brew to regional and national favourites

London Pub Walks

Author: Bob Steel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781852493103
Category : Bars (Drinking establishments)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The second edition of CAMRA's pocket-sized walking guide to London is packed with fully updated routes, new pubs and pages of fresh content, including special tours around the city via public transport. Full-colour maps and easy-to-follow instructions make this a must-have for both walkers and non-walkers who love a good pub and a great pint. --Publisher.

Pub Walks in Underhill Country

Author: Nat Segnit
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014193302X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Pub Walks in Underhill Country by Nat Segnit is a cunning, hilarious and heartbreaking novel that takes the form of a guide for walkers but is really a whole lot more . . . 'Start by turning right out of the main entrance of Malvern Link railway station . . .' So begins Graham Underhill's guide to rambling in the West Midlands. But it is not many yards before Graham has gone completely off track, all but abandoning the route ahead to exult in his love for his beautiful if headstrong wife Sunita. Along the way Graham treats us to his intemperate views on mountain bikers, litter louts, landscape photographers, and the Highways Agency, who are intent on building a bypass through his home. At least he has Sunita. Or does he? With each walk it becomes clearer that the paths of Underhill Country lead into treacherous terrain. 'If Vladimir Nabokov had written episodes of The Archers (with a little script advice from W G Sebald), then he might just have struck a note that chimed with the peculiar music of this beguiling first novel' Independent 'A metafictional escapade . . . has both Nabokov and Alan Partridge as its forebears' Daily Telegraph 'Has echoes of Mike Leigh's best films and Paul Torday's smash debut, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' Daily Mail Nat Segnit lives in London. His journalism and stories have appeared in several national newspapers, and his play, Dolphin Therapy, and two co-written comedy series, Strangers on Trains and Beautiful Dreamers, were broadcast on Radio 4. Pub Walks in Underhill Country is his first novel.

Guide to Suffolk Pub Walks

Author: Laurie Page
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781846743450
Category : Bars (Drinking establishments)
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description

Berkeley Walks

Author: Robert E. Johnson
Publisher: Roaring Forties Press
ISBN: 1938901517
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Berkeley Walks celebrates the things that make Berkeley such a wonderful walking city—diverse architecture, panoramic views, tree-lined neighborhoods, historic homes, unusual gardens, secret pathways, hidden parks, vibrant street life, trend-setting restaurants, and intriguing history. Fascinating and surprising sidelights include the apartment building from which Patty Hearst was kidnapped; Ted Kaczynski’s home before he became the Unabomber; and the residences of Nobel laureates and literary Berkeleyans such as Thornton Wilder, Ann Rice, and Philip K. Dick. Bob Johnson and Janet Byron—longtime city residents and tour guides—designed these 18 walks to showcase the many elements that make Berkeley’s neighborhoods, shopping districts, and academic areas such fun to explore. Visitors will discover a vibrant community beyond the University of California campus borders, while locals will be surprised and delighted by the treasures in their own backyards. Highlights of the book include a focus on architects Joseph Esherick, John Galen Howard, Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, James Plachek, Walter Ratcliff, Jr., and John Hudson Thomas, 100 archival and original photos, and 20 maps, including a map of Berkeley bookstores.