Back to the Local av Maurice Gorham

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<p><b>''Probably the most delightful and evocative book ever produced on the English pub.'' <i>Slightly Foxed</i></b><br><b><br>''Wonderful . . . a detailed study of life in London pubs.'' <i>Islington Tribune</i></b><br><br><b>''Both a historical document and a time capsule that stands the test of time, from its charming illustrations by Gorham''s collaborator, artist Edward Ardizzone, to the index of London taverns that are (largely) mostly still open.'' R¿is¿Lanigan, <i>Irish Independent</i><br></b><br><b>''A book that glows like the logs on an open fire or the ruddy features of the regular ordering another glass of Burton.'' Andy Miller, author of <i>A Year of Dangerous Reading</i> and co-host of the <i>Backlisted </i>podcast</b><br><br><b>''A little gem of a book.'' Henry Jeffreys, author of <i>Empire of Booze </i>and <i>Vines in a Cold Climate</i><br><br></b>In this love letter to the London pub, our genial guide takes the reader through all aspects of the local hostelry as it wa