Back to the Local
Back to the Local by Maurice Gorham, published by Faber & Faber, Limited on November 27, 2008, is a detailed exploration of life in London pubs. This edition, comprising 134 pages, revisits the nostalgic atmosphere of the city’s drinking establishments, focusing on the experiences of Gorham and his friend Edward Ardizzone. The book reflects on the cultural significance of these pubs, capturing the essence of a British institution through personal anecdotes and observations.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of social history woven through Gorham’s reflections, as he sketches the characters who frequented his favorite pubs in Camden and the West End. The narrative serves as a historical account of the social dynamics and popular culture surrounding these venues, offering insights into the food, lodging, and transportation of the time. Back to the Local presents a unique perspective on a bygone era, making it a noteworthy addition to the study of social science and travel in London.
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‘Wonderful… a detailed study of life in London pubs… Sketching the people who frequented his favourite pubs in Camden and the West End on anything that came to hand – backs of cigarette packets, drinks mats, napkins – [Edward Ardizzone] and his drinking friend Maurice Gorham, art editor at the Radio Times,” had a bar-side view of a British cultural institution.’ Dan Carrier, Islington Tribune”
In 1939 Gorham and Ardizzone published The Local,” a work that suffered a shorter life even than was usual during wartime when its plates and all remaining stock were destroyed in the Blitz. But after the war was over the authors put together a new edition with a revised text and illustrations, Back to the Local” (1949). The results are a delightful nostalgic ramble – a pub crawl, if you like – around the hostelries of London during a now-bygone age.
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