Step into the shadows of London’s historic Thames dockside past. Today, we taking a London walking tour down the Thames Path Walk to uncover one of London's hidden gems — The Mayflower Pub in Rotherhithe, London. This is one of the best of London’s historic pubs, and expertly steered by the Black Dog Pub Company.
To add to this visit, we surely have one of the best of London pub walks, if not London walks, and definitely a Top Ten historic pub crawl favorite. Put this episode on your list of best London travel tips.
We follow the trail of Mayflower Captain Christopher Jones, the original landlord-meets-seafarer who helmed the Mayflower’s Atlantic crossing and maybe poured some of listeners’ ancestors a pint before they sailed westward ho with the Mayflower pilgrims.
From Elizabethan shipyards to gentrified riverside flats, from wine-hauling voyages to a unique license to sell US postal stamps, this pub’s history is as layered as one of those fine pies they serve on the back deck.
We’ll also explore the art (and oddity) of Thames River mudlarking in London, uncover secrets of the Thames River history, and take a short stroll to the Brunel Museum, home to the first tunnel built beneath a navigable river.
Whether you're planning you’re looking for handy London travel tips, or searching for a London travel guide that goes beyond the usual stops — this London history podcast has you covered. Perfect for fans of London travel podcasts or London pub podcasts.
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Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com
E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com
