Ted Bruning Bücher

London is a great city for walking, and what better way to see the capital than on a walking tour of its historic pubs? As a guide, no one knows the city and its drinking establishments better than Ted Bruning. The 15 walks he presents here each have a linking theme, from the political world of Westminster to the grand streets of Belgravia. Each of the walks includes stops at 6 to 12 pubs, with notes on opening hours as well as food and beer selections. Enhanced with 100 fine photos, London By Pub is a first-class guide to the city's unique drinking establishments. Ted Bruning's previous books include Historic Pubs of London and Historic Inns of England .

Cider is a drink whose time has come. Twenty years ago it was a minority taste competing with lager for a share of the keg-and-can market, and much favoured by under-age and problem drinkers for its strength and cheapness. Since then its popularity has soared, and it has become the drink of choice - especially in hot weather - for all sectors of society. But because of the low status of many mass-market brands, cider has never attracted the attention of researchers and writers to the extent that beer, wine, and spirits have. And nobody, until now, has attempted to unravel the many myths, legends, and misconceptions that surround its origins and development to present a factual narrative history. Is cider, as legend has it, the oldest alcoholic drink of them all, or is it in fact a comparatively recent introduction? Did it come to Britain with the Celts, the Romans, or the Normans? Were medieval babies really baptised in it? Golden Fire: The Story of Cider takes a long, cool, refreshing look at the evolution of one of Britain's favourite beverages and answers all those questions.

It comes as no surprise that one of the least documented and most difficult periods of British history should also be its most keenly studied and hotly debated. Thanks to the continuing and intensive scholastic dissection of our meagre literary sources for the period and the flowering of archaeology since the war, the Dark Ages are not as dark as they were. But the sources are still sufficiently patchy and inadequate and the archaeology still sufficiently ambiguous to provide a playground for amateur historians from the barely literate to the frankly insane - to anyone, in fact, who finds themselves intrigued by the romance of King Arthur. Clearing the clutter of knights, necromancers and nymphs, though, both a serious question and a possible answer emerge. What happened after the last legions departed that ploughed such a diverse jumble into a single, identifiable tilth in which the seeds of nationhood could root and grow? The answer may be that while Constantine I, the Great, made Britain the birthplace of the Christian Roman empire Constantine III, the last usurper, left it a firm fastness in a greater empire still - a fastness that would endure until Rome's return.

Exploring the historical significance of pubs, this book delves into their role in English culture and society. It questions the origins of communal drinking spaces, tracing back to when ale was enjoyed in brewers' kitchens rather than at home. The narrative also examines the influence of French culture on the English pub scene, providing a comprehensive look at how these establishments have shaped social interactions over time.

"Scotland, A Whisky Lovers' Guide" is a comprehensive tour book showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and over a hundred malt whisky distilleries. It features the history and uniqueness of each distillery, along with visitor information and nearby attractions to enhance your exploration of Scotland.

Looks at the ingredients and processes, the distilleries, the famous whiskies, and the wealth of colourful tales that make scotch whisky what it is.

It's taken nearly 40 years, but at last craft distilling is beginning to catch up with microbrewing and artisan cidermaking. For far too long, official red tape and perceived high costs have been a barrier to all but the hardiest entrepreneurs - but now the dam has broken and new and exciting gins, whiskies, apple brandies and vodkas are being made all over the country. If you've ever dreamed of firing up a gleaming copper pot-still of your very own but have found the maze of customs and European regulations just too daunting, expert Ted Bruning lays them all bare and brings your vision within reach.