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The Local : A History of the English Pub by Paul Jennings (2022, Trade Paperback, New Edition)

The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub, looking at how it evolved from the coaching inn and the humble alehouse, through back-street beerhouses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first centuries. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town and country. It identifies key trends and discusses architecture and interior design. It looks at customers and their varied activities in pubs and at the men and women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout the wider context of social change. The Local is a must-read for the pub-goer and anyone interested in the history of the English people.

Book Title
Local : a History of the English Pub
Edition
3
Author
Paul Jennings
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
New Edition
Topic
Social History, Regional Studies, General, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Tx950.59
Edition Description
New Edition
Reviews
"A fascinating history. . . . This very readable account is the result of twenty years of diligent research and benefits from the sense of quiet humour of the author. . . . It is a little gem." -- Historical Association
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
647.9542
Dewey Edition
23

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