Well, up there, Tan Hill. I recall walking into the porch and having to shoo the sheep away to get to the door! A large tray covered by tea towels on a chair near the open fire was making a strange noise. Lifting the towel revealed a tray full of newly hatched duck chicks! Ha,ha….love it.
The other 3 are down my way, London/Essex. The Crown in Romford – a ‘sticky carpet’ pub that hosts local rock bands 3 nights a week plus open mike night etc. You wouldn’t go there just for a beer – in daylight it’s a bit grim – but Fri/Sat/Sun nights it’s total heaven!
The Bull, again in Romford. An ordinary, typical Romford boozer but me and the missus have been going there for decades!
The Mole Trap in Stapleford Tawney, Essex. Sadly now shut but was our go to Tuesday lunchtime pub after retirement. It was run for years by a guy who could be a bit of a misery at times and the rule was no cheques, no cards – just cash. A wonderfully old fashioned country pub with great grub – none of the pre-prepared plastic tasting heated in a microwave stuff all too common now.
There are/were many great pubs in London (East End) that I frequented in my youth. Many now gone. I’ve gone all sentimental and nostalgic now!
JohnD
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