I normally stay well clear of topical comment on this blog; life’s too short for arguing. But I was struck by this anonymous Government source quoted in the Telegraph implying “chaotic scenes” last summer preventing the early re-opening of pubs. Yes, THOSE chaotic scenes. Honestly ? I made 290 pub visits between July 4 and… Continue reading “CHAOTIC SCENES”
Month: February 2021
NEW YORK, OLD ROTHERHAM
Four posts from a 44 minute stroll round Rotherham. Grief; wait till I get an excuse to go to Barnsley ! From the top of Moorgate Street looking down on the Wellington and the Cutlers you can see the hills of Sheffield, and New York (not New York). I headed there now, stopping only to… Continue reading NEW YORK, OLD ROTHERHAM
TREES GROWING OUT OF DEAD PUBS IN ROTHERHAM SPECIAL
You left me standing opposite Rotherham Minster with a flat white (Derbyshire : “picnic”) in my hand, with about 20 minutes to go till I picked up something essential for Mrs RM. There was no one about, bar an old chap perched on a seat 20 yards away with his takeaway coffee (probably a latte,… Continue reading TREES GROWING OUT OF DEAD PUBS IN ROTHERHAM SPECIAL
ROTHERHAM – UNFILTERED !!!
Reader Will reacted with horror at my attempt to paint Rotherham as attractive yesterday, throwing in a spurious accusation of “digital editing” that I can’t comment on due to ongoing legal action. No digital editing in this second batch of pics, and look at the results; Guided tours down College Lane are available from the… Continue reading ROTHERHAM – UNFILTERED !!!
LOOK UP !
“Would you like to drive to IKEA and pick up some bedding ?” said Mrs RM, on Friday. “Mr RM ? You there ?” But I was gone. “But they haven’t got it ready to collect yet !” shouted Mrs RM, as I whizzed through Kelham. Oh well, a legitimate to kill an hour in… Continue reading LOOK UP !
GUESS THE PUB GOES TO BERKSHIRE
Our boozers may have been closed for what feels like a generation, but due to the magic of Google Maps I can still pop my head round the door of pubs like this gorgeous looking pub. Today’s mystery pub has been in and out of the Good Beer Guide over the last decade or so,… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB GOES TO BERKSHIRE
MORE GRAFFITI/ART/PUB SIGNS
More pictures of urban decay and youthful regeneration for you from the heart of studenty Sheffield. The “iconic” Welcome to Sheffield sign, erected to greet Oliver McBurnie after his transfer from Swansea City, is actually near the Moor Market, home to craft cans and Thai noodles (pic : Rob Lee). The square mile between the… Continue reading MORE GRAFFITI/ART/PUB SIGNS
JOHN PEEL AND OLIVE IN THE CUTLERS
More aimless walks from home with the sole objective of seeing SOMETHING I haven’t seen before. I’m easily pleased. This walk brought a host of delights in the area around Sheffield Hallam University, including what looks an artwork of John Peel drinking a pint next to an olive in the Cutlers Arms. Am I right… Continue reading JOHN PEEL AND OLIVE IN THE CUTLERS
WAIT, THERE WAS A GBG21 ?
Last night on the Zoom call we were discussing the Halt to Ticking, and Simon nipped out to get another artisanal beer. I thought it was this one; but on buying one for Mrs RM just now (£1.49, Tesco) it appears that it’s 7.3%. “Better go and buy another one then” shouts Mrs RM from… Continue reading WAIT, THERE WAS A GBG21 ?
ZOOM
There were 3 things I swore I’d never do. Home drinking, “virtual” pubs, and sitting still for 2 hours (there probably are other things but I don’t want to start Russ off). But I managed ALL THREE last night during an emotional Zoom call with fellow Pub People Rikke (organiser), Duncan, BRAPA, Quosh, Sarah, Jim… Continue reading ZOOM
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