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Pubs

Socialising in public houses is one of Britain's major pastimes. Compare these recordings taken in and outside pubs. Some were recorded on special occasions, some just on a typical day; most are from more rural locations. Why not share a recording of your local?

  • 'Pétanque', 1984

    'Pétanque', 1984

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SA-19-1-43-1-Part-5.mp3
  • 1950 Bedford Duple OB, The Compasses, Pattiswick, 2016

    1950 Bedford Duple OB, The Compasses, Pattiswick, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/R09_0455_Bedford_Duple_OB.mp3
  • England vs Wales, The Maypole, Thaxted, 2016

    England vs Wales, The Maypole, Thaxted, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/R09_0420_Maypole_Score.mp3
  • Fridge hum, The Swan, Thaxted, 2016

    Fridge hum, The Swan, Thaxted, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/R09_0421_Swan_hum.mp3
  • Hanging the hot cross bun, 1991

    Hanging the hot cross bun, 1991

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ETV-Hot-cross-buns-episode.mp3
  • Hot Cross Bun Ceremony at The Bell Inn, 1998

    Hot Cross Bun Ceremony at The Bell Inn, 1998

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SA-2-1-50-1.mp3
  • Hot Cross Bun Ceremony, The Bell Inn, Horndon on the Hill, 2016

    Hot Cross Bun Ceremony, The Bell Inn, Horndon on the Hill, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Scene_956_Bun_Ceremony_256.mp3
  • King's Head Street, Harwich, 2016

    King's Head Street, Harwich, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/R09_0482_Kings_Head_Street.mp3
  • Paglesham, East End, sea wall, 2016

    Paglesham, East End, sea wall, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Scene_098_Paglesham_seawall.mp3
  • Pub in Great Chesterford, 1962

    Pub in Great Chesterford, 1962

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/14-15-edited.mp3
  • The Lock and Barrel, Frinton-on-Sea, 2016

    The Lock and Barrel, Frinton-on-Sea, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/R09_0489_LockBarrel.mp3
  • The Red Lion, St. Osyth, 2016

    The Red Lion, St. Osyth, 2016

    http://d19az1b8nqezvo.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/R09_0467_Red_Lion_StOsyth.mp3
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