Genealogy Australia

The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub, looking at how it evolved from the coaching inn and the humble alehouse, through back-street beerhouses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century.

Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town and country. It identifies key trends and discusses architecture and interior design. It looks at customers and their varied activities in pubs and at the men and women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout the wider context of social change. 'The Local' is a must-read for the pub-goer and anyone interested in the history of the English people.

Contents:
List of Figures
Preface and Acknowledgements
1. Introduction: What is a Pub?
2. The Evolution of the Public House 1700-1830
3. The Public House and Society 1700-1830
4. Free Trade in Beer 1830-1869
5. The Licensed Trade 1830-1869
6. Running a Pub
7. Customers and their World
8. Policing the Pub
9. Politics and the Pub
10. The First World War and the Pub
11. Improved Pubs and Locals 1920-1960
12. Conclusion: Modern Times
Reference Notes
Notes on References
Index