A Wayside Tavern
A Wayside Tavern by Norah Lofts, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1980, is a work of literature and fiction that spans 383 pages. This book presents the story of a Suffolk drinking establishment, tracing its history from the end of the Roman occupation of Britain to the present day. Through a series of dramatic incidents, it explores the evolution of this tavern, highlighting its significance in various historical contexts.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the life of the Roman veteran who worshipped Mithras, leading to the tavern’s original name, the One Bull. As the story unfolds, the tavern adapts to the changing times, serving as a hub for contraband, a miniature Hell Fire Club, and eventually transforming into a fashionable hotel and a simple pub. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the interplay between the tavern and the societal shifts around it, making it a notable addition to contemporary literature.
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A Wayside Tavern tells, in a series of dramatic incidents, the story of a Suffolk drinking place from the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, until the present day. The Roman veteran, crippled and left behind, worshipped Mithras, so the place became known as the One Bull and down through the centuries it accommodated itself to changing times and became a clearing house for contraband, a miniature Hell Fire Club, a fashionable hotel, a mere pub.
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