Exploring the Origins of Pub Names and Sports Traditions

This chapter explores the intriguing origins of pub names in England and the UK, highlighting their importance for illiterate patrons in identifying locations. It also connects the tradition of using brooms in sports to British naval history, illustrating how historical practices evolve and persist in modern culture.

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