tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post4902577046801298214..comments2024-03-28T13:20:29.156-07:00Comments on Shut up about Barclay Perkins: Beer in 1958 (part three)Ron Pattinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095189986589865751noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-43625519830768710112016-12-06T05:44:12.987-08:002016-12-06T05:44:12.987-08:00"The brewers spend heavily to improve the ame..."The brewers spend heavily to improve the amenities and broaden the attraction of their houses. "<br />Not around Nottingham they didn't. Every few years a coat of nicotine yellow paint would be applied . But the pubs were comfortable and the beer was cheap and good.It seemed pretty good at the time.Then the accountants spoilt it all............Marquisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-81794332466112990102016-12-06T03:34:35.235-08:002016-12-06T03:34:35.235-08:00Anonymous,
the Castle Inn in Bodiam, you mean. It...Anonymous,<br /><br />the Castle Inn in Bodiam, you mean. It's a Shepherd Neame pub now.Ron Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095189986589865751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445569787371915337.post-89884852608438537712016-12-06T00:39:31.233-08:002016-12-06T00:39:31.233-08:00Guinness used to have one 'tied' house in ...Guinness used to have one 'tied' house in Bodium, Sussex where they had a hop farm. It used to make quite a play on its unique claim to fame. I used to make regular trips each summer in the 80's and 90's. Not sure if they still have any connection now.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com