The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #97879   Message #1933692
Posted By: George Papavgeris
11-Jan-07 - 05:59 PM
Thread Name: BS: Pub Names
Subject: RE: BS: Pub Names
Kitty, you got that just ahead of me - I only know the Eastcote one, though.
And in North Oxford, Tolkien's favourite pub is commonly known as "The Bird and Bastard" (Eagle and Child). Indeed, the first time I went out with 'er indoors, we sat on the bench with his commemorative plaque...