Pubs of London's Ancient Clerkenwell District

An exploration of the pubs of Clerkenwell, an ancient area of London just outside the old city walls, defined by monastic settlements and political revolutionaries. As always I'll be taking a look at the architecture, interior and history of each pub on this tour, as well as the origin of their names, plus a quick look at the real ale offering.

Along the way we touch on various plots and conspiracies relating to Clerkenwell over the years, rallies and demonstrations by the Chartists and temperance movement, and other political figures associated with the area like Lenin, Stalin (maybe?) and Marx (although not sure which one, probably Groucho). Plus a surprising revelation that pirated music goes back much further than you probably thought.

Further recommended viewing:

John Rogers on Clerkenwell:    • Curiosities of old Clerkenwell & tributari...  
Britain's lost and Living Pubs on the Shakespeare's Head:    • The Shakespeare’s Head And Its Historic Co...  

Other channels mentioned in this video:

   / @johnrogerswalks  
   / @topjaw  
   / @honestplaces  
   / @britainslostlivingpubs  

Pub Links:

Crown
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/crown-taver...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Cler...

Three Kings
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/three-kings...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Cler...

Sekforde
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/sekforde-lo...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Cler...

Horseshoe
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/horseshoe-l...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Cler...

Exmouth Arms
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/exmouth-arm...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs//Cle...

Shakespeare's Head
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/shakespeare...
https://pubwiki.co.uk/LondonPubs/Cler...


Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:48 Crown
6:24 Three Kings
10:06 Interlude 1 - Remains of St. Mary's
10:31 Sekforde
12:58 Horseshoe
17:01 Interlude 2 - Exmouth Market (featuring Topjaw!)
17:17 Exmouth Arms
20:28 Shakespeare's Head
24:32 Outro