Eager to prove or disprove many myths that had circulated over the years about Doncaster pubs renowned South Yorkshire writer Peter Tuffrey embarked on an intensive research programme in the mid-1980s to gain an erudite view on the subject. Along the way he has gathered a mountain of invaluable information from a variety of reference sources: newspapers, architectural plans and licensing registers which have helped provide a solid foundation for this book. It should also be mentioned that many people have helped Peter with his research including the late Doncaster historian James Edward Day; Doncaster Civic Trust Secretary, Eric Braim; LVA President, Terry Oates, Doncaster Trades & Labour Club President Geoff Elvin and many more.
The illustrations range from unique sketches of pubs existing before the advent of photography to ones that Peter took in the late 1990s with the help of former Doncaster Evening Postphotographer Geoff Harrison recording landlords and landladies posing outside their pubs with an army of regulars. Amazingly during that short space of time some of these pubs have since closed, been demolished or renamed making the record even more significant. But looking back Doncaster’s pub scene has been one of constant change and sadly in the present economic climate it seems likely that it will continue in the years ahead.
The book will be a mine of information to local pub buffs and historians alike. So raise your glasses and toast Peter Tuffrey’s new book Doncaster Pubs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Tuffrey was born in Doncaster in 1953. He studied Fine Art at Doncaster College of Art from 1970 to 1971 and then at Leeds University until 1974. He held the position of Keeper of Fine and Decorative Arts at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery 1975-1995, was a freelance writer 1995- 2000, and PR Media Consultant for Doncaster Rovers 2000-2002. He was Area Manager for the Music Ground Group of Companies 2003-2010. In his spare time, he has built up a massive photographic archive of the region’s towns and villages. With this he has produced over 50 publications including Doncaster’s Old Inns and Taverns and Rotherham from the Scrivens Collection. He has also written many articles for local and regional newspapers. He lives in Doncaster.
| Publication: |
November 2010 |
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128 pages |
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In stock |
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200 |
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235 x 165 mm |
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0 |
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Paperback |
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