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Licensed to Sell :The history and heritage of the public house - English Heritage
Licensed to Sell :The history and heritage of the public house - English Heritage
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Published:
30 July, 2011
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Description
This is a new edition of English Heritage’s widely acclaimed study of that great British institution, the public house. First published in 2004, this was described as the best history of the pub available. Now updated and corrected, it offers a scholarly, yet accessible history of the origins of the pub and its development since medieval times.
Alcoholic beverages have long formed a part of British culture and over the centuries the authorities have made strenuous efforts to control the form and operation of public drinking establishments (with varying degrees of success!). The Golden Age of pub-building was at the end of the nineteenth century and many of the finest examples are illustrated here. It was brought about by a combination of forces which are all explored – the influence of the Temperance Movement, competition from rival forms of entertainment, and efforts on the part of magistrates and government to improve the pub stock.
The book contains a stunning photographic survey of our pub heritage and lists most of the finest and interesting surviving examples. This new edition also explains the changes that have affected pubs, their culture and appearance during the past seven years.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781848020856 |
| ISBN10 | 1848020856 |
| Number Of Pages | 212 |
| Item Weight | 811 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Historic England |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
Media Reviews
'if there is anything which can inspire us to fight for the survival of the pub this splendid book is it.'
... a book to dip and savour to understand the full richness of a great British institution. * Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter Autumn 2012 *
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Author's Bio
Geoff Brandwood was the author of monographs on Sharpe, Paley & Austin and on Temple Moore. He was a former chairman of the Victorian Society. Andrew Davison trained as an archaeologist. He is an Inspector of Ancient Monuments with Historic England. He also has interests in medieval brewing and the development of the public house. Author, Orton Waterville.