May 2025. Stockport.
All journeys lead to Stockport, or at least involve a change from Platform 1 to 3.
As you’ll know, the timetables for Cross Country and Northern Rail are curated so that a fit #PubMan can fit in a pint before the next train to Congleton for an ultra-rare GBG tick.
I arrive at 12:26, am forced to a slow pace behind the ditherers on the stairs, so only leave the Edgeley exit at 12:29, which means a dash to the Crown and back in 26 minutes maximum.
Google Maps suggest that’s technically possible, as long as you don’t actually go in the Crown, take a photo or two.
And certainly don’t dawdle over a pint of some of the best Bass in the country.
Blimey, I even chanced a look at the beer garden.
“You’d better dash !” says the charming young barman.
Never in doubt.
retiredmartin 
One of England’s iconic photos. Breathtaking view of a pub.
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