Research - How to Research the history of a pub

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One of the reasons that people visit us is to find out a bit more on how to research the history of their local pub.

Within these research pages we provide a brief guide and a selection of sources that may be useful. Much of the information has been compiled by Simon Fowler, one of the society founder members. Simon has many years experience in all matters concerning historical research. If you would like to make use of his services he is available for private research and he has a website at www.history-man.co.uk

If you would like to submit an enquiry to us regarding the history of a particular pub you're researching then please have a read through the initial steps we have provided here

Some useful articles on researching pubs can be found here

Downloads (PDF)

Tracing your ancestors who worked in pubs A guide on where to start.
Allied Brewery Archive (1) The archive was split up several years ago and rescued by 2 members of the Brewery History Society. The material was relocated to many record offices. This is the story of how it was done. An appendix of where the material ended up can be downloaded here Allied Brewery Archive (2)

Useful Links for helping with research

List of Libraries in the UK
COPAC National, Academic, and Specialist Library Catalogue
Researching the history of buildings
www.genuki.org.uk A large collection of genealogical information pages for
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. Searches can be made for inns etc. These are usually from Directories.

Diary Dates

What we're doing and when we're doing it. You might even find a date or two for your diary from other like-minded groups. More details can be found by following the link below.

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Mail List

Not sure if you want to be a full member yet? Why not sign up for our occasional newsletter, no obligation, no pressure! More details can be found by following the link below.

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Membership

Becoming a member of the Pub History Society is a great idea. You'll have access to all of our back issues of our newsletter and even a downloadable bibliography should you need it. More details can be found by following the link below.

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