Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: pub

The fortress of Dumbarton was the stronghold of the kingdom of Alclud until the Vikings destroyed the fortress after a four-month siege in 870. This led to the emergence of the new kingdom of Strathclyde. The title "king of the Britons of Srath Clúade" was first used in 872. Dumbarton was later the county town of the county of Dumbartonshire. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Dùn Breatainn" meaning "fort of the Brythons (Britons)". Alexander II granted the status of royal burgh in 1222. The ‘Cutty Sark’ was one of the last tea clippers to be built and one of the fastest. The clipper was built in Dumbarton in 1869. About a century later, a pub here was "Cutty Sark". It was here, under the friendly guidance of the owner, Mr Harrison, that I learnt my first lessons about Scotch Whisky. In theory and practice. Unfortunately, the pub no longer exists in 2024.

In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy. After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline. St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church stands near, where Anglo-Saxon princess Eanswythe had founded the nunnery. After this nunnery was destroyed a new monastery was built in 1138. The church dedicated to St Mary and St Eanswythe are the foundation of the present building. The building was destroyed in a fire in 1216, restored and extended in 1236. Parts of the building date from the 13th century, but it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.

In the 7th century, Eanswith, granddaughter of Æthelberht of Kent, founded a nunnery in Folkestone. In the 13th century the village was part of the "Cinque Ports", which led to its development into a prosperous trading port. At the beginning of the Tudor period, Folkestone was granted town rights. As in other south coast settlements, smuggling developed here in the 18th century. The connection to the railway network in 1843 had a major impact on the development of the town. During the Edwardian era, Folkestone was considered the most fashionable holiday resort of the time, and was visited by members of the royal family and the English aristocracy. After two world wars and the boom in overseas package holidays, the town experienced a rapid decline. The British Lion is the oldest pub in Folkstone. It opened in 1460.

"Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claims to have been established in 1189 and so to be the oldest pub in England. The earliest known reference to the current was in 1799. It is believed that the pub was named "The Pilgrim" before that date. It is actuall one of several pubs claiming to be the oldest in England, including "Ye Olde Salutation Inn" and "The Bell Inn", both as well in Nottingham.

Designed by the cinema specialist Percy L Browne, the Ritz had seats for 1,636 patrons and first opened its doors in 1939. The last film show at The Ritz was in 1962. The building soon reopened as a bingo hall – which eventually closed in 2011. By now it is converted into a pub run by the Wetherspoon group.

Tiergarten Quelle is a traditional Berlin pub, located in two arches of the viaduct next to the S-Bahn station "Tiergarten. There is even a large beer garden across the road. Hearty dishes and very tasty beers are offered. It can be crowded in the evenings, but in the afternoons it is a great place to relax. Behind the young couple, two old men are looking over the Wannsee to Potsdam. www.tiergartenquelle.de/index.php/en/

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants, pubs and eateries. "Em Golden Kappes" (Kappes = Cabbage) was founded by the Becker family in 1913 as a corner pub. Located in the Nippes quarter at the Neusser Strasse it is meanwhile completely renovated and owned by the local Früh-brewery. It still has a very traditinal, "kölsch" athmosphere. www.emgoldekappes.de/