January 2026. Tulse Hill. London. Leaving Streatham Spoons I became aware of something big happening in the FA Cup. Macclesfield (no longer Robbie Savage’s Macc) of the 6th division had just taken a 2-nil lead against the Cup holders, cheating Crystal Palace. And I was definitely heading into Palace territory as I walked the backstreets… Continue reading PALACE MELTDOWN IN TULSE HILL
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MYSTERY PUB, YORK
I had no particular plans for my afternoon in York, bar wearing out Hitchin John by making him walk far further than necessary. As it was, York is compact and our six (6) pubs made a nice hour’s walk. 10 minutes walk south-west from the station, dangerously close to BRAPA land, we came across this;… Continue reading MYSTERY PUB, YORK
AN EARLY BATH (TICK)
A day for the southern contingent of the Old (and younger) Codgers in Bath, five of us travelling from afar, and me with an 11 minute journey from Temple Meads. I’d put together a modest itinerary, largely a repeat of the famous trip in 2018 where we found the Best Bass in the World. After… Continue reading AN EARLY BATH (TICK)
SURVIVING PLASTIC PALACE
One of the hazards of pubbing in London, apart from warm beer, is the impact of major sporting events. I’d hoped to finish South-West London GBG entries in St Margarets, only to find out there was one of those dreadful Twickers “rugby” games on that mean you get squashed by Range Rover driving lager drinkers… Continue reading SURVIVING PLASTIC PALACE
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