“A fascinating trawl through history as filtered through the ultimate pub crawl.” – CHOICE MAGAZINEA beautifully illustrated alternative history book, tracing the history of the British Isles through its landmark pubs with recreations of their pub signs in stunning colour.The perfect combination of Britain’s two favourite past-times – talking about history and going to the pub! Be transported around the British Isles with this plotted history of the most interesting, and sometimes surprising facts about the history of Britain. Radicals, Rebels and Royals is packed with trivia, stories, and practical ‘Out and About’ segments for each location which will leave any pub-goer satiated. Learn how pub history has memorialised the Celts, World War II, football teams and much more as well as reading about their most famous patrons.With tales of pirates, highwaymen and secret affairs Radicals, Rebels and Royals features over 70 pubs from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Brush up on your local history, or discover your next watering hole all from the comfort of your own home.Pubs include: The Shakespeare’s Head in London; The Robert the Bruce in Dumfries, Scotland; The King’s Head in Galway, Republic of Ireland; The Star and Garter in Manchester; the Blue Boar in Essex; and many more!Come for the history and leave drunk on the fun with Radicals, Rebels and Royals!

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