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Pete Brown on Shakespeare's Local at The George Inn

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Time 18:30
Date 04/12/12
Price Free
  • Produced by Macmillan
  • Price free but RSVP to RSVP@macmillan.co.uk
  • Get ready to meet the intellectual beer-drinkers
  • Bring along fans of the bard and the beer
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  • See you at The George Inn

Author Pete Brown discusses his book which examines 6 centuries of history seen through one extraordinary pub.

The event will be held in the pub in question- the George Inn, rumoured to have been Shakespeare's local.

Dickens, Chaucer, Scoundrels, Scallywags, Sugababes and a lock-in involving Princess Margaret: Pete will discuss the astonishing history of one legendary pub. Bringing the book 'home' promises to be a special event, with a Dickensian Christmas twist...

Read our interview with Pete here. .................................................................................................................

COMPETITION: Win 4x copies of Shakespeare's Local. To enter the competition, send an email to katie at katie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winners will be randomly selected.

Q: Who would Pete most like to share a pint with?

A:1) Shakespeare 2)George Orwell 3)Chaucer 4)Princess Margaret

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