Dave0 and others.

Now here in Wales there used to be laws against the public houses opening on a Sunday (that Chapel Influence you know) but clubs could open, and every 7 years if enough of the electorate applied in each local authority area, there would be a referendum on whether or not the public houses (pubs) could open on a Sunday or not.

I recall the last referendum we had here in the Caerphilly Area (1967 or 8). Landlord of local Pub had it well organised. A series of teller (poll watchers) noting who came in and ticking off the names. Come opening time you did not get served unless you had voted. No vote, no beer !!

I am surprised that this verse of Crawshaw Bailey is not in the DT version.

" If you ever come to Wales,
You must try our Brains* pale Ales,
If you want to drink on Sunday,
Mun, you have to wait till Monday."

"Have you ever saw, etc"

It's a pity that this all day opening including Sunday has destroyed our National Sport. Getting a jar after closing time.

Gareth

* Brains a local South Wales brewery.