The History of the Blue Book Bell Volume One 1798-2022” charts the life of the award-winning hostelry over its first 120-odd years. There is nothing that has yet been contrived by man, by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern,” wrote Samuel Johnson. Thanks to the amazing Stuart Husband and awesome Creative Director,Lars Harmsen to get this down on paper & all at Prestel Publishing & all the incredible whisky folks . scotchmaltwhisky #drinksphotography #scotland #scotch #horstfriedrichs #distillery #singelmalt #prestel Great Pubs of England by Horst A. Friedrichs and Stuart Husband explores the best of England's illustrious pub culture in all its idiosyncratic glory and infinite variety. Whittling it down to 33 of the country’s finest and most distinctive inns, this book takes an in-depth look at pubs in every corner of the country, featuring striking photography by acclaimed photographer Horst and text by seasoned journalist Stuart.

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KEN FOLLETT- Editorial photography for BUNTE-Magazin : After many years of shooting images and a film of Ken Follett author of thrillers and historical novels, who has sold more than 160 million copies of his works. Before Ken's new novel, The Armour of Light, was published I was allowed to take pictures in his beautiful home what really does mean a lot to me. So, to conclude, this is my kind of pub. Traditional but not remotely seedy with friendly welcoming staff, a welcoming and inviting interior with good honest, quality pub grub. The next time I am in London I will be popping in again for a bar meal and a glass of wine. Other info: Anastasia added that not only is this great recognition for the pub but also for Salisbury as well. London is perhaps the perfect pub city. There’s a boozer for almost every kind of person– even the non-drinkers among us – and they’re a vital part of the capital’slifeblood. They provide community, entertainment and culture, and not only help us navigate our way around town but give us a place to stop, sit and enjoy the city. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.

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Or the time when thrash core band Cradle of Filth carried a coffin through the pub, out of which popped a topless woman who sprayed the audience with fake blood. On such occasions, says Conlon, his octogenarian mother Peggy, who still lives above the premises, has the perfect response: “She gets her holy water out and starts spraying the place, saying her Hail Marys.” Three centuries on, the English pub remains the ultimate happy place for those seeking refuge, recreation, or refreshment.But pubs today constitute a broad church, with old-school saloons and ultimate locals joined by modern reimaginings of traditional hostelries and Michelin-starred gastro-temples.

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AppNexus sets the anj cookie that contains data stating whether a cookie ID is synced with partners. Quite eager to experience The Fox and Pheasant, we arrived on the dot of midday. As the first ones in we got a good opportunity to take it all in. The owner, James Blunt – yes, the James Blunt says in the book that ‘his main job was to make this place beautiful’. Well, he succeeded. James and his team have done an amazing job, considering this seventeenth century coaching inn previously had a reputation for being insalubrious and know amongst locals as the Fox and Unpleasant. Our thoughts on The Fox and Pheasant After three years, the book was complete. It went on sale in May, with a launch event last week attended by over 100 supporters, including Tim Worrall, Sue Hardie, and three direct descendants of George and Annie Robinson. This arrived yesterday and after raising a dram to celebrating the book, I'm delighted to share a wee look at our Scotch book with you!!If you love atmospheric photography, and love pubs too, you’ll want to get your hands on a copy of this book – Great Pubs of England by Horst A. Friedrichs and Stuart The Haunch of Venison in Minster Street was so revered, it also made it onto the book's front cover.