The Curiosities of Ale & Beer: An Entertaining History by John Bickerdyke

2 by John Bickerdyke, Bickerdyke, John, 1858-1933, Dixon, J. M., active 1889, Fennell, J. G. (John Greville), 1807-1885

Chapter 9: CHAPTER VIII.

Chapter 9: CHAPTER VIII.

Ale houses: Their Origin. — Hospitality in Mediæval Times. — Old London Inns and Taverns. — Anecdotes of Inns and Inn-keepers. — Curious Signs. — Signboard and Ale-house Verses. — Signboard Artists. — Ale-house Songs and Catches . . . 182
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