Today we hit the backstreets and centuries-old cellars of historic Southwark, where London pub history comes alive through a historic London pub tour with tales of coaching inns, infamous prisons, and riverside revelry.
At some of the most iconic Southwark pubs, from the ghost of Henry VIII at The Old King’s Head to the cozy converted cells of The Southwark Tavern, one of the most unusual riverside pubs in London, this journey uncovers the colorful past of South London’s legendary pubs.
We’ll also visit the ever-vibrant Borough Market, peek into The Wheatsheaf with its viaduct-chic makeover, dip underground to The Sheaf, and finish off riverside at the story-soaked Anchor Bankside—home to smugglers, playwrights, a fleeing Londoner with a pint in hand, and maybe where Samuel Pepys observed the Great Fire of London.
As we wander the backstreets near Borough Market, you'll hear tales of old London taverns, infamous prisons like the Marshalsea Prison and Clink Prison, and even brush up on some London Bridge history. Whether you're planning your own London pub crawl, looking for London travel tips, searching for the best borough market pubs, or just love soaking up British pub culture, this episode serves up the perfect mix of history, humor, and hops.
This is not just another London travel podcast—it’s your inside guide to the pubs that shaped a city. Perfect for fans of London walking tours, London history podcasts, lovers of historic London pubs, or anyone gathering London travel tips for their next adventure. Think of it as your unofficial London travel guide, one pint at a time.
Cheers to stories soaked in ale, history tucked into cellars, and a whole lot of fun in one unforgettable London pub podcast episode!
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Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com
E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com
