Pubs of the River Thames [Hardcover]

Mark Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

From the golden-stoned villages of the Cotswolds to the old city taverns of London's East End, the pubs and inns that stand near the Thames River are a treasure trove of eccentric architecture, ancient folklore, and living temples to the brewer's art. The Thames, from its source in sleepy Gloucestershire, runs nearly 180 miles, and it is the only British river that can be walked from source to estuary. Mark Turner has done just that in his search for the very best river pubs. All standing near water's edge, they encompass a wide range of establishments, from stone country inns and thatched riverside pubs to bustling London taverns. All in all, 100 pubs are covered in detail-and many others in passing. Beautifully illustrated with 150 photos, this is both a lively social history of the river and its inns and a first-rate companion for travelers.

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From the villages of the Cotswolds to the old city taverns of London’s East End, the pubs and inns that stand near the River Thames are living temples to the brewer’s art. The Thames, from its source in sleepy Gloucestershire, runs nearly 180 miles, and it is the only British river that can be walked from source to estuary. Mark Turner has done just that in his search for the very best river pubs. All near water’s edge, they encompass a wide range of establishments, from stone country inns and thatched riverside pubs to bustling London taverns. All in all, more than 100 pubs are covered in detail—and many others in passing. Featuring 150 color photos, this is both a lively social history of the river and its inns and a first–rate companion for travelers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prion Books (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853753491
• ISBN-13: 978-1853753497
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,634,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Photography & Attention to detail, July 25, 2000

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John L. Hilliard (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pubs of the River Thames (Hardcover)

Well written and illustrated with great & detailed photography. This book is a must for anyone wishing to visit some of the finest pubs in the world. Particular attention and detailed historic information about the location, and the pubs history, to include stories associated with such. Also included are types of beer served and hours of operation. This book is a must for anyone interesting in history, photography, and a great tour down the River Thames to some of the world's oldest and historically rich drinking establishments.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Pix but What About the Beer?, September 23, 2000

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Hubert Smith (Jacksonville, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pubs of the River Thames (Hardcover)

Mr. Turner has taken some fine photographs and his book also lists valuable data about each pub's hours, amenities, etc.

But he doesn't rate the pubs' beers. This is a significant drawback to an otherwise useful effort. Riverside pubs lean heavily on the holiday trade and in some cases their attention to their ales is anywhere from cavalier to downright neglectful.

To support Turner's book, get the 2001 "Good Beer Guide" from CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale) in any British bookshop.

Finally, Turner's book is suppposedly written from the perspective of someone walking the fine Thames Path public trail. But he doesn't direct the reader from the Path to the pub ... thirsty walkers will find this flaw exasperating.