F R E E Vol 37 Dec/Jan No 6 2015/16 The Druids Head, Kingston – See page 54 (photo: Clive Taylor) Real Ale Theatre Live Music Open Mic Comedy Barbecue Live Jazz Editorial beer ball and concentrates too much London Drinker is published on behalf of the of its resource and influence on Greater London branches of CAMRA, the fighting for ‘clapped out old pubs’. Campaign for Real Ale, and is edited by Tony For many who enjoy drinking beer, Hedger. It is printed by Cliffe Enterprise, Eastbourne, BN22 8TR. pubs are not as significant a priority as fighting for good quality flavoursome CAMRA is a not-for-profit company limited by beer. Pubs as we recognise them have guarantee and registered in England; company evolved over around 400 years but the No. 1270286. Registered office: 230 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, typical London public house of the Hertfordshire AL1 4LW. variety enjoyed today really has its roots in the late Victorian era so is only Material for publication, including press about 130 years old. We are merely releases, should preferably be sent by WHAT ARE WE e-mail to
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