I thoroughly enjoyed giving a 40-minute talk in a packed Red Lion in Stoke Newington Church Street about its long history, as part of ‘Red Lion Fest,’ marking 100 years since the current building was constructed after the 17th-century pub was demolished for road widening. The event, organised by the pub, included Craig McLean’s lively ‘Sorted for Beers & Quiz’ and raised £675 for St. Joseph’s Hospice through ticket sales and an auction. Cathie Brennan, whose parents ran the pub from 1969 to 1986, attended and shared vivid memories, having not visited in 42 years. Her appearance and stories were the icing on the cake.

Here are the slides I presented during the talk.