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  • Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton I hope to record the rural pubs of Somerset and around before we loose them. If you have any suggestions for rural pubs I may miss please contact me. Cheers, enjoy. Ed Click on the Pub name to…

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  • The Bird in Hand

    Henstridge Somerset BA8 0QD Old fashioned pub. Food only on weekday lunches. always a good cask ale on.

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  • Proud to tell you my Daughter graduated from Bournemouth Uni as a ODP Well done Claire

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  • Hunters Lodge Inn

    The Hunters Lodge Inn at Leigh Common just outside Wincanton is very a popular resturant type pub with rooms. Post code BA9 8LD ….. …..

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  • Half Moon Horsington

    Closed about 2021 was a great real ale house but closed due to retirement … …

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  • Seymour Arms

    I visited the Seymour Arms at Witham Friary today 27/03/19 and it occurred to me that this is the last Parlour pub I know so begins my journey …. …..

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  • The Unicorn Bayford

    Cosy little pub desperately needing support. This pub has won many national and regional awards but with out more local support It must be endangered. … …

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About Me

An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

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