#RIP - The Mitre Pub at 164 #Croydon Road, Anerley, #London, #SE20, which is now currently undergoing a ruthless death, was built in the mid‑Victorian era, to serve the growing suburb of London. Born in roughly the 1860s, the developer claims that (after having left it to rot for decades) that it's structurally unsound. 🙄 As well as this, for a long time, its alleyway was used for criminal activity. So, instead of fixing contemporary issues, they'd rather destory our historically and culturally revlevant
buildings in aid of a new, stale world.
You are currently witnessing the final stages of #Britain's cultural decline.
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St Martin's Lane is a street in the City of #Westminster that runs from the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields (where it gets it name) to near #TrafalgarSquare. As we can see the church spire at the bottom of the hill, we can tell we're looking down the hill from North to South. On our right is an old Beer House that has since long gone. There are still a few pubs present, notably the Salisbury. We are so spoilt with photography these days that Illustrations like this no longer get the credit or attention they deserve. @BritainsPubs

A legend in the making. 🍺

When Lime-Bike hipsters step into the pub looking for Neck-Oil.

The heartwarming view of a village pub in 1960s England.

The dead cats that once sat behind the bar at Dirty Dicks pub in Swedeland Court, 202 #Bishopsgate, #London, #EC2M. The "Dirty Dicks" pub was named after Nathaniel Bentley, who was known for his unkempt appearance and having a messy home after the death of his fiancee. The pub was originally called The Old Jérusalem, and in honour of Nathaniel, changed to "Dirty Dicks" upon which it created a themed interior with dead cats and cobwebs to reflect Bentley's story. The pub was rebuilt in the 1870s, but the unique decor, including the mummified cats, was a popular attraction. While the original decorations are no longer on display, the pub maintains its unique history and name.

"Bringing a Historic Village Pub into Community Ownership"
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A smartly dressed, smiling gentleman stands in front of the historic and charming 'Prospect of Whitby' at 57 #Wapping Wall, #London #E1W ⏳️

A view of Peter Tavy Inn in Peter Tavy, #Tavistock, #PL19 in simpler times.

Still Trading 🍺

Ye Olde Fleece Inn, 14 #Highgate, #Kendal, #LA9 before modernity had its way.

The strength of Britain's lifeforce is visible in the life, or death of it's public houses.

Britain's pubs are the real-life fairy tale that you really can be a part of.

📸 Taken in the Coopers Arms, #Rochester, #Kent, #England.
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