London's Lost Pubs with Sam Cullen

The humble pub has played a central role in London’s history across centuries. Over time, many old favourites have been lost because of the ever-evolving landscape of the city and changing trends and habits.

Join us with Sam Cullen in conversation with Tori Bishop-Rowe, talking about Sam's new book London's Lost Pubs and taking a look at some of the more memorable boozers we’ve lost in recent years.

For the first time in print, Sam looks back at a selection of 200+ London pubs which have closed in the last twenty-five years.

London's Lost Pubs leads readers on a borough-by-borough guided tour of the city, visiting everything from the old haunts of Chelsea bohemians and City workers to favourites on the legendary London streets from the Old Kent Road to Fleet Street.

Each featured pub's listing includes interesting facts and quirky trivia which will bring a smile to readers' faces, while also reminding just how much London pubs can reveal about the city's history. Along the way, readers will encounter pubs which boasted pets, pools and even pythons! The book is also illustrated throughout with both archive and current photos.

London's Lost Pubs is an essential read for fans and scholars of local history as well as honouring and celebrating countless colourful pubs which have played a pivotal role in the city's life.

'A fasinating directory of the all-too-many pubs this city has seen lost' - Londonist.

'Despite the sad subject matter, this story of London pubs now gone is a thoroughly absorbing read. The accounts and anecdotes are wittily told and bring to mind just how varied, diverse and wonderful London pubs are@ - Jane Jepchote, Chaire of London Pubs Group, CAMRA

About the speakers:

Sam Cullen grew up in Brighton but has lived in London for nearly twenty years. He has a passionate interest in London's pubs and their history. During the 2010s he wrote a blog called Innside track where he looked for the best pub near every London Underground station. He has previously written about pubs for both Londonist and Time Out, contributing to the Londonist Mapped and Londonist Drinks books. In 2022 he co-authored What's in a London Pub Name? with his good friend James Potts.

For over a decade, Tori Bishop-Rowe has called London home, immersing herself in the city's vibrant communities. Tori's passion for inspiring positive change and advocating with communities has driven her to bring people together to enjoy the many unique pubs across the capital. As the former London Young Members Regional Coordinator for the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Tori's love for London's pubs is centred on their role at the heart of the city's neighbourhoods, where stories are shared and friendships are forged.

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