BACK TO THE LOCAL (PB)

In this love letter to the London pub from the 1940s, our genial guide takes us through aspects of the local hostelry as it was - a time of dark wood, dark corners and dark beer. This fascinating ramble introduces The Regulars and Barmaids Old and New; ventures into the familiar surroundings of the Saloon Lounge, Saloon Bar and Public Bar; squeezes into the lesser-known Jug-And-Bottle Bar, where customers queue to buy ale to drink elsewhere; and reveals 'lost' drinks such as 'The Mother-in-Law' and 'The Snort'. Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.