Yes, after Notts, the next day I licked Leicester, and coming up you’ll see I Lasso (?) Lincs and Defeat Derbyshire. July 11th was also a busy one for our pubs, and I popped home to watch the Final with Dad even though you’ll know I don’t approve of TV football. My lads were watching… Continue reading LEICESTER LICKED
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EASTNEY OF EDEN
Portsmouth never disappoints. Unless it’s their fans disappointed by their yo-yo team again in the play-offs. Few towns, bar Burnley and Wimbledon, are as defined by their football club as Pompey. If we last till 2050 historians will stare at the final League 1 (Div 3) tables for weeks, wondering “WTF ?” For GBG… Continue reading EASTNEY OF EDEN
A PINT, A CURRY, “YMCA” – LEICESTER COMPLETE
Part 2 of our 2 part Leicester thriller starts with an amble across town to a small pub at the station. On the way I tried to persuade Charles into the Ale Wagon, but I’m afraid he’s a delicate flower and walked past. Now, a small (I assumed) pub at the station run by a… Continue reading A PINT, A CURRY, “YMCA” – LEICESTER COMPLETE
LEICESTER – BAPS, BROOOD & BRUMMIES
My annual GBG trip to Leicester, always a joy despite what BRAPA says about the city. He’s just sore that they’ve stole the Tigers moniker he wants for his silly football team. While in town I spent an hour trying to buy Romanian draculas (sp), so thanks to eurochange Haymarket who came up trumps at… Continue reading LEICESTER – BAPS, BROOOD & BRUMMIES
HEADLESS GORILLAS AND HIDDEN DOOMBAR IN GREAT GLEN
More Leicestershire thrills, as I make a first ever stop in Great Glen, named after the lesser known Sex Pistol or possibly the better known Squeeze(r). All of you know where Great Glen is, so I’ll spare you the map. Just another stop off the A6 between Desborough and Leicester. Oh, go on then. I’d… Continue reading HEADLESS GORILLAS AND HIDDEN DOOMBAR IN GREAT GLEN
TOP 100 PUBS – THE ALE WAGON, LEICESTER
I see top pub photographer Richard Coldwell (he really is) has been publishing photos of me in his latest series of blogs from Leicester. Nice of him to airbrush my bald patch out of that shot from behind, but you’ll know how I feel about folk taking photos of old blokes in pubs. I see… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS – THE ALE WAGON, LEICESTER
retiredmartin ON DETENTION IN LEICESTER
You may have noticed I finished the Leicester post when the night was still young, leaving Mudgie and Mr Mudge to negotiate the joys of 2017 train services north via Birmingham. But Richard and I were staying over. And what’s more, “we’d paid £4.20 for a Bus Day Ticket and we’re gonna use it”, as… Continue reading retiredmartin ON DETENTION IN LEICESTER
LEICESTER PUB CRAWL – “Can one desire too much of a good thing ?”
Another Pub Blogger Crawl, another opportunity to whine about too many handpumps. A Tuesday in Leicester, comparing notes with Old Mudgie of Pub Curmudgeon fame, Richard of Beer Leeds fame, and Paul Mudge of Stafford, which is fame in itself. Historians may one day be interested in this annotated itinerary, and wonder about the deviations we made. Thanks to… Continue reading LEICESTER PUB CRAWL – “Can one desire too much of a good thing ?”
EMMA POLLOCK AT THE MUSICIAN, LEICESTER
Not a gig review, because being told “x was really good, you should buy her records and stuff” is clearly pointless, but I will reflect on what a terrific live venue The Musician is. I’ve been here a few times, not specifically because of the sound or the Leicester pubs or the artists, but for… Continue reading EMMA POLLOCK AT THE MUSICIAN, LEICESTER
IN PRAISE OF SHINJI OKAZAKI AND THE ALE WAGON
Leicester City’s Premiership win is the most astonishing event in my lifetime, even surpassing Mrs RM’s two pints of Old Peculiar on twenty minutes for shock value. To win it by 10 points is beyond belief. Lots of evidence of last night’s euphoria in the town centre today, but no giant picture of their unsung hero.… Continue reading IN PRAISE OF SHINJI OKAZAKI AND THE ALE WAGON
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