Special Report: 25 Places to See Before They Change Forever
Featured, Local Insight, Travel Tips — By Alex Resnik on March 8, 2011 at 6:00 am9. The Great British Pub
Image: Jim Linwood/Flickr
The Wow: Popping into a local British pub for a pint of ale is much more than just a beer in a bar. While the “quaint factor” lures many visitors into pubs with clever names and signage, low ceilings, and cozy fires, it’s the cultural experience that keeps them until closing. In Britain, pubs are as integral to tourism as the royal family.
Why Now? These favored establishments are closing at a distressing rate of 29 each week. Gimmicky theme pubs, sports bars crammed with televisions, and “gastropubs” (pubs with an emphasis on gourmet offerings) are moving in.
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I wish there was an easier way to see the list than clicking on page numbers on bottom of the page.
A ‘next’ button would be so nice. Or scrolling down.
I gave up after no6.
Hey Tasha!
Totally hear you on the next button – we’re filing an enhancement on the pages and hope to have it fixed soon. Thank you so much for your feedback!
– Amy
Great special report, lot of good travel ideas. Also a bit sad reading, as it is usually we humans that are changing things… often irrevocably.
A world without the mountain gorillas is unbearable thought, and there are too many fragile ecosystems already under threat. Your report highlights what a beautiful planet we live on, but also how badly we are treating it.