Oct 03, 2018 our latest beer and pubs forum proper day out took place in the last week of september with a visit to the cathedral city of worcester. Worcester city police and bob backenforths worcester pubs. Mr blandford, previously of the berrows worcester journal and whose books include the spike. Buy bob backenforths worcester pubs by bob blandford from waterstones today. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The buzz of conversation and clanking of forks fills the miss worcester diner once again. Worcester uk in old photographs and worcester in new stills and video as seen in the february 2011 edition of worcester online news mag, worcester s only. The following links illustrate our full range of books covering conflicts form the zulu wars to the falklands, all produced with our then and now theme of comparison photographs. Worcester is the ancestral home of the famous lea and perrins worcestershire sauce. These are books about worcester, the history and current events. The true story of a deadly fire and the men who fought it flynn, sean on. Set against the fascinating history of the faithful city, bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now lists almost 700 worcester pubs from around 1500, alongside their locations, their stories and their landlords as well as some of the colourful characters and sundry other rogues and neersdowell that made and some say continue to make worcester an evergreen favorite with locals and. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now vol 11 the early victorian years 183773 will be launched at the anchor in diglis on sunday, june 14 from around 2pm.
Most of these pubs are within easy walking distance of the english canals and most are based in the midlands. The king charles ii pub is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in worcester. Brought back so many memories to me now that i no longer live in worcester. Information supplied courtesy of bob backenforths hugely informative worcester pubs now and then books. Worcester the former lamartine street school, which was composed of a cluster of school buildings near meade and lamartine streets, was. Do you have any anecdotes, historical information, updates or photographs of closed or lost pubs in worcestershire. Grupo publico bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now. Now, if i get a complaint about the worcester pubs then and now books, its either.
I learnt so much more about worcester pubs, many that id visited in my youth as well as my regular haunts. Feb 03, 2014 bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is a new november 20 book written by awardwinning journalist bob blandford aka bob backenforth telling the history and background of more. Blockhouse pubs, bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now, croft inn, king william, new inn, old england, plough, potters arms, the royal exchange, vulcan, waterloo, worcester evening news and times, worcester news, worcester pubs. Worcester county then and now chandlermiles, robin, miles, norma on. Listing 656 known pubs with their locations, all known landlords and in.
Pump street then and now worcester uk pump street then 1914 and now see more. Today the worcester news begins the search for the citys most popular watering hole, for 2019. If you drive around worcester now, its easy to imagine there is no rising middle class, no aspiration at all. It seems a derelict pub in worcester park could finally be. Bob backenforths worcester secrets public group facebook. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is the definitive history of worcester s pubs from 1400 to the present day. Worcester pubs then and now the book worcester pubs then and now the book bob backenforth s worcester pubs then and now is the definitive history of worcesters pubs from 1400 to the present day. Set against the fascinating history of the faithful city, bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now lists almost 700 worcester pubs from around 1500, alongside their locations, their stories and their landlords as well as some of the colourful characters and sundry other rogues and neersdowell that made and some say continue to make worcester an evergreen favorite with locals and tourists alike. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now has 1019 members. Worcester pubs then and now the book bob backenforth. Crown bakery and cafe 3 gold star blvd worcester, ma 01606 508 8520746. As you can see, theyre worcester pubs then and now vol 2, i didnt think i had reason to have them insured, and as all the artwork was lost and the printing plates were. Not only that, but being a trainee accountant he even logged them as the 128th to 6th pubs hed visited that year a year that saw him takingin 341 pubs in all, not only every pub in worcester 153 but also pubs in bromyard, bringsty, powick, stratforduponavon, porlock somerset lynmouth. Jan 24, 2018 the pub is one of the few great cultural icons of britain.
Bobs followup to best seller another book on worcesters pubs. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is a new november 20 book written by awardwinning journalist bob blandford aka bob backenforth telling the history and background of more than. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. Worcester, mass books about the massachusetts city. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and. A prestigious local pub located in a small village in the english county of worcestershire. Jan 12, 2018 we are currently in a phase where the future of the pub is in doubt. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is the definitive history of worcesters pubs from 1400 to the present day.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The late victorian years 18731901 bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now 3. It seems a derelict pub in worcester park could finally be about to be transformed the worcester park tavern is currently boarded up after being empty for over four years. Listing 656 known pubs with their locations, all known landlords and in many cases landladies, and illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs most of which are unseen up to now alongside photographs showing the pubs. Worcester is an incredibly quaint and pretty city that lies just south of birmingham. Please note that any changes mentioned will not have an immediate effect on but will instead be emailed directly to the camra branch pubs officer for consideration. Worcester county is nestled along the atlantic ocean between delaware and virginia. The true story of a deadly fire and the men who fought it. Worcester is also the home of one of englands better known county cricket teams. John smith and inhabited by european settlers as early as 1642. Set against the fascinating history of the faithful city, bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now lists almost 700 worcester pubs from around 1500, alongside their locations, their stories and their landlords as well as some of the colourful characters and sundry other rogues and neersdo. Out of all the around 686 pubs he has written about across the existing three volumes, which pubs either current or bygone would make the. We are currently in a phase where the future of the pub is in doubt.
Out of all the around 686 pubs he has written about across the existing three volumes, which pubs either current or bygone. The anchor pub, diglis lane, worcester uk then, early 1900s. Explore books by bob blandford with our selection at. Recommend us via the social networking share button on the left hand side of the page, or follow us on or. A lively friends group concentrating exclusively on the rich heritage of pubs in and around the. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is a new november 20 book written by awardwinning journalist bob blandford aka bob backenforth telling the history and background of more.
My sister, then and now contemporary concerns kroll, virginia l. We must appear to be lost, as the former accusers massachusetts accent now carries a hint of friendliness, the menus right up there, and ill take your order as soon as i get a minute, in the meantime what can i get ya to drink. Find worcester public houses or a pub in worcester. Enrich your homeschool history class with the biographies in the christian heroes then and now series from ywam publishing. Bob blandford with his latest book, bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now vol iii 1 comment a new book featuring a treasuretrove of images of the city as youve never seen it before.
Catherine esther louise ottaway must be the best pub gaffer in the world bar none well, i say bar none when really i mean bar one at least. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. View of factory circa view of the factory from across bath road, looking towards the cathedral. Then and now books, we decided to meet up with bob backenforth blandford and ask him what we have always wondered. In the latest in our local history series, paul harding, from discover history, looks at when charles dickens visited worcester.
I first started taking pictures of pubs in 1986 and have amassed quite a collection. It was built in 1577, and was where king charles ii hid in 1651 after his. And if you want more on worcester s pubs, check out bob blandfords worcester pubs then and now. National trust owned historic country pub, bretforton, worcestershire. Its a far cry from the old days when we worcester that is were rich in crowns. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now public group. For a detailed description or to purchase click on title link. Readers in australia, canada, new zealand and the united states should place their order direct with. Bobs followup to best seller another book on worcester. Nice old fashioned black country brewery owned pub with 10 real ales. Bob backenforths worcester pubs then and now is a new november 20 book written by awardwinning journalist bob blandford aka. If you provide your name and or email address this information will also be visible to the pubs officer, who may use this information to follow up your feedback.
River severn worcester day book see photo october community history water places. Its produced by the heinz corporation on its factory on midlands road in the city, where it has been produced since 1897. Now is the perfect time to join us here at the swan inn. A lively friends group concentrating exclusively on the rich heritage of pubs in and around the faithful city of worcester as seen in the topselling books bob backenforths worcester pubs then. In his excellent book series worcester pubs then and now, bob blandford tells of how in 1850 the bears groom henry chambers was robbed of halfacrown by local prostitute catherine egan during.