Running out of blog material fast, so let’s hope that pubs get re-designated as schools and re-opened on 8th March. I’ll be happy to teach 8 year olds how to construct GBG ticking spreadsheets if it helps. The next mystery pub is actually a mere Fosbury flop away from the Hampshire border, which you won’t… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB GOES TO HAMPSHIRE
SHOPPING
Yes, the only legal way to leave your house is for “exercise” and “essential shopping“. Mrs RM has a more generous definition of “essential” than me. While the bulk of our food comes from the Iceland delivery man each Sunday (saving me mixing with the virus in Asda) we get to click-and-collect our bits of… Continue reading SHOPPING
“CHAOTIC SCENES”
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”
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
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