This is what six o’clock closing means to most men — an undignified stand-up battle for an after-work drink in gloomy, unattractive surroundings. This rushed drinking against the clock forces most men to drink too much, too quickly leads to… Read More ›
The referendum to decide whether hotels shall close at 6 p.m., 9 p.m., or 10 p.m., will be held to-morrow. “What are your views on 10 o’clock closing?” “Some other time, mate, I’ve only got five minutes before they shut!”… Read More ›
A new clause has been inserted in the Licensing Bill providing for registration of barmaids, with a view to their being gradually eliminated. —News item. Alas! a dismal world is this! The Wowsers run the show; They’ve shut the pubs at… Read More ›
The Miners and Bulli Family Hotel By William Evans* BULLI lies at the centre of a large coal mining area and the miners of that time eked out a bare existence at the coal face some miles underground. Public transport… Read More ›