Johnson, Eddie
Tales from the Two Puddings: Stratford, London's Olympic City, in the 1960's
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957209008
- author:
- Johnson, Eddie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- FIFTY FIRST STATE PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1901 Onwards,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Two Puddings, a notorious East London pub, was the scene of a bygone era of music, laughter, and eccentric characters. In 1962, the Johnson family took over the pub, transforming it into one of London's busiest and most fashionable venues. Over nearly four decades, the Two Puddings became a magnet for a colourful cast of characters, including actors, writers, musicians, and sportsmen. Landlord Eddie Johnson, the longest serving licensee in London, recounts the stories of the pub's heyday, a time of local villainy, vindictive policemen, and practical jokes. This poignant and humorous look back at a lost world is now a nostalgic reminder of the 'new' Stratford, where the concrete blocks and sterile shopping centres have erased the memories of a bygone era. Tales from the Two Puddings is a unique and fascinating glimpse into the history of a London pub that was once the epicentre of its community.
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