“SKIPPER” The Wheatsheaf, Fulham Road, S.W.6 As we have visited so many of the interesting houses in West London, it is impossible to miss the chance of admiring The Wheat- sheafwhich is situated in a road which is everywhere known (except locally) as the Fulham Road. There seems no explanation for this diverting custom, …
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‘ ‘ PADDY’ ’, The Halfway House, Lillie Road, Fulham, S.W.6 In our wanderings among the pubs of Greater London (and a little beyond) it is impossible not to notice that the inn and the tavern enrich and support what has come to be known as the English way of life. We take note …
JUDY, The George Inn, Fulham Road, S.W.6 THIS BOOKPLATE HAS BEEN SOLD IT is always pleasant to meet three generations under one roof. I’ve just had that pleasure at The George Inn where I was introduced to three lovely black Labrador retrievers. First, there was Patricia, the grandmother; Judy her daughter, and our …
ALI BEY, The King’s Head, Fulham Palace Road, S.W.6 WHEN I write of Ali Bey, it is not the story of some wonderfully intelligent canine who will draw your beer, ring up the price on the till, run out to the tobacconist’s for a packet of cigarettes, and discuss the political situation with you”wonderful …
