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After hosting a birthday pub crawl across several historic real ale pubs in London, Thomas J Vosper was inundated with requests from friends to make it a regular occurrence. So, he compiled a handy guide that has taken social media by storm, Historic Pub Crawls of London I and Historic Pub Crawls of London II. Following the success of those books and growing demand for more guided walks, Thomas returns with Historic Pub Crawls of England. Whether you enjoy a warm, flat pint or are fascinated by the rich English history that gravitates around our local boozers, you''ll enjoy this organised guide of walks ranging from 10 to 15 pubs across some notable landmarks. With routes in across England''s major cities, including London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, York and Brighton, there is something here for locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a drink overlooking the Houses of Parliament; take in the sights of Liverpool''s Albert Docks; wander around Birmingham''s iconic Bullring or along the River Tyne in Newcastle: each route comes complete with a comprehensive breakdown of facts ranging from the fascinating to the irreverent as you wind your way through various sites and each welcoming tavern. Starting and ending very close to one of the city''s train stations, with easy to follow directions for every route, this is the perfect gift for the pub-lover in your life, or the way to start your own epic adventure. We''re sure you''ll make friends along the way!
About the author
Thomas has been running a pub crawl for his birthday almost every year since his mid-twenties. In the summer of 2023 he compiled and self-published 13 routes into the first book in a series of titles covering Historic Pub Crawls.
His elevation to social media sensation is something of a change after spending over two decades in technology corporates and startups. As well as visiting, filming and writing about pubs he plays guitar and piano, likes tattoos and wears crazy trousers and yellow shoes. He was raised in North West London, where he still lives, with easy access to the city pubs.
