Back to the Local by Maurice Gorham 9491567116586

Back to the Local
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Hailed as 'perhaps the most charming and evocative tome ever penned on the English pub' by Slightly Foxed, Maurice Gorham's 'Back to the Local' is a delightful journey through London's post-war drinking establishments. This nostalgic exploration, adorned with Edward Ardizzone's atmospheric illustrations, offers a captivating glimpse into the capital's pub culture of the 1940s.

Gorham, our affable guide, leads readers through the dark wood-panelled interiors and shadowy corners of London's locals, introducing us to a cast of colourful characters. From 'The Regulars' to 'Barmaids Old and New', we're treated to a vivid portrait of pub life. The tour meanders through familiar haunts like the Saloon Lounge and Public Bar, as well as the lesser-known Jug-And-Bottle Bar, where patrons queue for takeaway ale.

This enchanting pub crawl uncovers forgotten tipples such as 'The Mother-in-Law' and 'The Snort', painting a rich tapestry of 1940s drinking culture. The Financial Times lauded it as one of the 'Best Summer Books of 2024', while the Irish Independent praised it as 'both a historical document and a time capsule'.

This edition comes complete with a fold-out map highlighting the featured pubs still in operation today, alongside a new preface by Robert Elms. Whether you're a pub enthusiast or simply curious about London's social history, 'Back to the Local' promises a captivating read that, as author Andy Miller puts it, 'glows like the logs on an open fire'.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571386987
Book Author: Maurice Gorham
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Illustrator: Ardizzone, Edward
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 88 x 89 x 3 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-06-06
Book Pagination: 144 pages
Book Weight: 152g
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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