Yesterday dozens of people attended the launch of a 'snug' new 'pub' lication about the hundred and one pubs of Runcorn dating from 1770 to the present day.'Last Orders, Runcorn Pubs Volume 1' was written by local historian and archivist to the Runcorn & District Historical Society Alex Cowan.
Alex is known throughout Cheshire for his local knowledge and even featured on Terry Wogan's Radio 2 show in the 1990s. He said: "It details all those pubs and beer houses in Runcorn and district that existed and closed. There is a complete list of all the pubs, closed or still open, from 1770 to the present day; those that had their own brewery, etc. There is a description of each pub, the meaning of the sign, location maps, advertisements and many photographs."
Our picture shows Alex signing copies at the appropriately historic Runcorn Library yesterday. His books are available to buy at the Old Curiosity Book shop Runcorn.
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