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Barrack Tavern, Woolwich Common: near the army barracks. [195] Bridge Inn (often preceded by the name of a bridge) - located near a river or canal bridge: historically these were good places to establish a pub due to passing traffic on both the road and the water. Bridge and Bridge Inn were both to be found in Wisbech, Isle of Ely (now closed). [3]
Stonefire Tavern – World of Warcraft; Stone's Throw/Scorched Bone/Setting Sun – A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab; Strokes – EastEnders; SU Bar – Hollyoaks; The Ship – Scarborough; The Swan – Jez's proposed pub name in Peep Show (filmed at the Mitre, Hackney) The Swan & Paedo – a compromise proposal, in Peep Show
The legacy of taverns and inns is now only found in the pub names, e.g. Fitzroy Tavern, Silver Cross Tavern, Spaniards Inn, etc. The word also survives in songs such as "There is a Tavern in the Town". [4] The range and quality of pubs varies wildly throughout the UK as does the range of beers, wines, spirits and foods available.
This is a list of real-life London pubs that are depicted in works of fiction. Pubs play a prominent role in British culture, with their portrayal in literature dating back at least as far as the time of Chaucer, and London's rich history of being used as a setting for literary works means this has continued into the 21st century.
A pun of the portmanteau of Phil Lester's and Daniel Howell's names—"Phan"—and the word "fandom". [91] Danny Gonzalez: Greg YouTuber In one of his videos, Gonzalez looked up "Strong Names" on Google and found the name "Gregory," which he shortened to Greg, and declared it a "good, strong name." [92] DAY6: My Day Music group [93] Deadsy: Leigons
In addition, the ceiling of the back bar, known as 'The RAF Room' is covered with the signed names of Second World War pilots. [6] The Nutshell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Britain's smallest pub measuring just 5 metres by 2 metres (16.5 ft by 6.5 ft), according to the Guinness Book of Records. [7]
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