I had a great time giving the talk at Stoke Newington Bookshop about the book Back to the Local by Maurice Gorham. During the talk, I explored Gorham’s examination of the charm and character of traditional pubs, focusing almost exclusively on examples of past and present Stoke Newington pubs to bring the themes in the book to life. Thanks to everyone who attended!

In the talk, I highlighted using the photos and architectural plans, primarily of Stoke Newington pubs, the distinctions between the Public Bar – often a plain, no-frills space traditionally serving working-class men – and the Saloon Bar, which catered to a more middle-class clientele and offered a more refined atmosphere.

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