A spirited stroll through three unforgettable pubs - The Angel Bermondsey, The Ancient Foresters, and Turner’s All Star. From monarchs and mistresses to Pepys’ saucy escapades and a pub that served pints next to a dead man, these stories are wild!
Whether you’re into maritime legends, pub-side executions, or disputed tales of J.M.W. Turner, this episode is overflowing with character, charm, and cheeky surprises. Pull up a pint and enjoy the ride!
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Google map with pubs covered in previous episodes pinned, courtesy of Andy Meddick:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=12c-WKa3XiT1qTLydK8psZocUR7Y_Wes&usp=sharing
Or TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/bduca5dv
The following resources are referenced or quoted frequently in these episodes:
Additionally, the following resource(s) were used in researching this episode:
https://stephenliddell.co.uk/2017/11/18/the-angel-pub-in-rotherhithe/
AndieByrnes, A Rotherhithe Blog: https://russiadock.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-angel-public-house.html
Great Pics of the Angel over the years: https://alondoninheritance.com/londonpubs/angel-rotherhithe/
Mirror newspaper article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-served-customers-dead-pensioner-5364308
Mr David Meadon’s Post on JMW Turner: https://blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2022/02/jmw-turner-artist-and-publican.html
Turner’s Old Star website: https://www.turnersoldstar.co.uk/
60 Minutes video: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/england-pubs-covid-19-60-minutes-2022-12-25/
Intro music:
Vivaldi - Spring Allegro by John Harrison w/ the Wichita State University Chamber Orch
Photo: Ewan Munro
Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com/
E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com
