Pubs of Royal Leamington Spa - Two Centuries of History (Paperback)

Allan Jennings (author), Martin Ellis (author), Tom Lewin (author)

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Paperback 440 Pages / Published: 01/03/2014

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Synopsis

Many books have been written about Leamington's history, but this one is unique - it is the first to document the history of its pubs. The authors have painstakingly researched more than 200 years of history tracking back to a time in the late 1700s when the small village of Leamington Priors had around 300 residents and just 2 inns. With more than 220 entries and 250 illustrations, this comprehensive work traces the number of co-existing pubs from just 2 to a peak of over 100 before the progressive decline to less than 60 at the end of 2013; opening/closing dates, licence listings and snippets of social history are also included. Whether you are a serious historian, a nostalgic Leamingtonian with a hankering for the local pubs of bygone days or someone who will just enjoy checking out the photos over a quiet pint, this is the book for you.

Publisher: Brewin Books
ISBN: 9781858585222
Number of pages: 440
Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm