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Martyn Routledge, Elspeth Wills - Radicals, Rebels and Royals, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

Radicals, Rebels and Royals

A Pub Crawl Through British History

Av Martyn Routledge, Elspeth Wills

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Beskrivning
“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!
Produktinformation
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2024-11-07
  • Mått: 162 x 227 x 20 mm
  • Vikt: 600 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 192
  • Förlag: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Illustratör: Adam Forster
  • ISBN: 9780008603946
  • Miljömärkning: Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.)
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Elspeth was brought up in Glasgow at a time when women were banned from many pubs, sectarian songs were rife and Christmas meant a warm Babycham. After graduating with a history degree from St Andrews University, the subject has remained a constant in her varied career as marketer, researcher, small business owner, interpreter and author of fifteen books. Elspeth has always been fascinated by names and how they help keep memories alive.Martyn is designer and runs his own creative agency, working with clients in the heritage and tourism sectors. He has worked as Creative Director of various branding and design agencies, creating many exhibitions and books including the award-winning The Beautiful Badge: The Stories Behind the Football Club Badges. Martyn was brought up in the Lake District surrounded by pubs such as The Drunken Duck, The Golden Rule and The Mortal Man and their history is a subject that has long fascinated him. Martyn is based in Essex/London.

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“A fascinating trawl through history as filtered through the ultimate pub crawl.” – CHOICE MAGAZINEFeatured in BRITAIN Magazine (March/April issue, 2025) and WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE Magazine (April 2025 issue)

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