16th November 2022. My pre-interview pub crawl continued, from Holborn to Moorgate and the Shadwell. Four new ticks in 90 minutes on foot. #StillGotIt London looked splendid, though there seemed to be a lot less suits on the street, unless the City boys are very casual these days. For probably the first time since 1992,… Continue reading ON TOWARDS SHADWELL. WHEREVER THAT IS.
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DO THE STRAND
Panic ye not, I’m not doing a Ferry-esque dance over the Thames, merely a retiredmartin rush as the impact of that Volcano coffee suddenly means I need the loo. Like Newcastle, London’s bridges are its real treasure. If you look very closely you can probably see BRAPA and Colin about to upset someone in Southend.… Continue reading DO THE STRAND
OXFORD CHEQUERS – A PURE PEDIGREE
Pub No.2 for the Taylors and the Tim was the Chequers, one of only a few real Oxford classics (in my humble opinion). Look, it even says “Historic Pub” on the door ! With cobbled courtyard, breweriana and proper pub sign, the Chequers was an instant highlight (again). Mrs RM was reminded of the… Continue reading OXFORD CHEQUERS – A PURE PEDIGREE
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