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56dfdbee7aa994140058e1cb | What chain of pubs reported favorable profits in June 2009? | Wetherspoon | [
"Pub\n\nIn March 2006, a law was introduced to forbid smoking in all enclosed public places in Scotland. Wales followed suit in April 2007, with England introducing the ban in July 2007. Pub landlords had raised concerns prior to the implementation of the law that a smoking ban would have a negative impact on sales... |
56dfdc887aa994140058e1d1 | What street in Islington was named for a pub run by Mr Ball? | Balls Pond Road | [
"Pub\n\nBy the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named after an establishment run by a Mr Ball that had a duck pond... |
56dfdc887aa994140058e1d2 | On what street was the Grecian Saloon located? | City Road | [
"Pub\n\nBy the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named after an establishment run by a Mr Ball that had a duck pond... |
56dfdc887aa994140058e1d3 | What pub was the home of the Grecian Saloon? | The Eagle | [
"Pub\n\nBy the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named after an establishment run by a Mr Ball that had a duck pond... |
56dfdc887aa994140058e1d4 | What is rhyming slang for 'coat'? | weasel | [
"Pub\n\nBy the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named after an establishment run by a Mr Ball that had a duck pond... |
56dfdc887aa994140058e1d5 | In what century did saloons become established? | 18th | [
"Pub\n\nBy the end of the 18th century a new room in the pub was established: the saloon.[citation needed] Beer establishments had always provided entertainment of some sort—singing, gaming or sport.[citation needed] Balls Pond Road in Islington was named after an establishment run by a Mr Ball that had a duck pond... |
56dfdd297aa994140058e1db | Along with cabaret, striptease, bands and drama, what is a type of stage performance that can be found in pubs? | stand-up comedy | [
"Pub\n\nA few pubs have stage performances such as serious drama, stand-up comedy, musical bands, cabaret or striptease; however juke boxes, karaoke and other forms of pre-recorded music have otherwise replaced the musical tradition of a piano or guitar and singing.[citation needed]"
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56dfdd297aa994140058e1dc | Along with karaoke, what type of prerecorded music is often found in pubs? | juke boxes | [
"Pub\n\nA few pubs have stage performances such as serious drama, stand-up comedy, musical bands, cabaret or striptease; however juke boxes, karaoke and other forms of pre-recorded music have otherwise replaced the musical tradition of a piano or guitar and singing.[citation needed]"
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56dfddab7aa994140058e1df | What socioeconomic class was associated with the lounge bar in the 20th century? | middle-class | [
"Pub\n\nBy the 20th century, the saloon, or lounge bar, had become a middle-class room[citation needed]—carpets on the floor, cushions on the seats, and a penny or two on the prices,[citation needed] while the public bar, or tap room, remained working class with bare boards, sometimes with sawdust to absorb the spi... |
56dfddab7aa994140058e1e0 | What economic class was most likely to be found in the tap room? | working class | [
"Pub\n\nBy the 20th century, the saloon, or lounge bar, had become a middle-class room[citation needed]—carpets on the floor, cushions on the seats, and a penny or two on the prices,[citation needed] while the public bar, or tap room, remained working class with bare boards, sometimes with sawdust to absorb the spi... |
56dfddab7aa994140058e1e1 | In pence, what did the cheapest beer cost in the four-ale bar? | 4 | [
"Pub\n\nBy the 20th century, the saloon, or lounge bar, had become a middle-class room[citation needed]—carpets on the floor, cushions on the seats, and a penny or two on the prices,[citation needed] while the public bar, or tap room, remained working class with bare boards, sometimes with sawdust to absorb the spi... |
56dfddab7aa994140058e1e2 | What was the tap room sawdust meant to absorb spills and spit called? | spit and sawdust | [
"Pub\n\nBy the 20th century, the saloon, or lounge bar, had become a middle-class room[citation needed]—carpets on the floor, cushions on the seats, and a penny or two on the prices,[citation needed] while the public bar, or tap room, remained working class with bare boards, sometimes with sawdust to absorb the spi... |
56dfddab7aa994140058e1e3 | What is another name for the lounge bar? | saloon | [
"Pub\n\nBy the 20th century, the saloon, or lounge bar, had become a middle-class room[citation needed]—carpets on the floor, cushions on the seats, and a penny or two on the prices,[citation needed] while the public bar, or tap room, remained working class with bare boards, sometimes with sawdust to absorb the spi... |
56dfde447aa994140058e1e9 | In what decades did class distinctions break down in Britain? | the 1960s and 1970s | [
"Pub\n\nLater, the public bars gradually improved until sometimes almost the only difference was in the prices, so that customers could choose between economy and exclusivity (or youth and age, or a jukebox or dartboard).[citation needed] With the blurring of class divisions in the 1960s and 1970s,[citation needed]... |
56dfde447aa994140058e1ea | What was a common way of removing the division between the saloon and bar? | removal of the dividing wall or partition | [
"Pub\n\nLater, the public bars gradually improved until sometimes almost the only difference was in the prices, so that customers could choose between economy and exclusivity (or youth and age, or a jukebox or dartboard).[citation needed] With the blurring of class divisions in the 1960s and 1970s,[citation needed]... |
56dfdeb27aa994140058e1ed | What is another name for the smoke room? | snug | [
"Pub\n\nThe \"snug\", sometimes called the smoke room, was typically a small, very private room with access to the bar that had a frosted glass external window, set above head height. A higher price was paid for beer in the snug and nobody could look in and see the drinkers. It was not only the wealthy visitors who... |
56dfdeb27aa994140058e1ee | What was the relationship between the price of beer in the smoke room versus the rest of the bar? | higher | [
"Pub\n\nThe \"snug\", sometimes called the smoke room, was typically a small, very private room with access to the bar that had a frosted glass external window, set above head height. A higher price was paid for beer in the snug and nobody could look in and see the drinkers. It was not only the wealthy visitors who... |
56dfdeb27aa994140058e1ef | Along with the local police, what profession is given as an example of someone who might use the snug? | the parish priest | [
"Pub\n\nThe \"snug\", sometimes called the smoke room, was typically a small, very private room with access to the bar that had a frosted glass external window, set above head height. A higher price was paid for beer in the snug and nobody could look in and see the drinkers. It was not only the wealthy visitors who... |
56dfdeb27aa994140058e1f0 | What were the windows in the snug made out of? | frosted glass | [
"Pub\n\nThe \"snug\", sometimes called the smoke room, was typically a small, very private room with access to the bar that had a frosted glass external window, set above head height. A higher price was paid for beer in the snug and nobody could look in and see the drinkers. It was not only the wealthy visitors who... |
56dfdeda231d4119001abe3d | How many pubs were part of the CAMRA survey? | 50,000 | [
"Pub\n\nCAMRA have surveyed the 50,000 pubs in Britain and they believe that there are very few pubs that still have classic snugs. These are on a historic interiors list in order that they can be preserved."
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56dfdeda231d4119001abe3e | According to CAMRA, how many pubs in Britain possess classic snugs? | very few | [
"Pub\n\nCAMRA have surveyed the 50,000 pubs in Britain and they believe that there are very few pubs that still have classic snugs. These are on a historic interiors list in order that they can be preserved."
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56dfdf67231d4119001abe41 | In Germany, what do servers do to serve beer in beer gardens? | bring the beer out to the table | [
"Pub\n\nIt was the pub that first introduced the concept of the bar counter being used to serve the beer. Until that time beer establishments used to bring the beer out to the table or benches, as remains the practice in (for example) beer gardens and other drinking establishments in Germany. A bar might be provide... |
56dfdf67231d4119001abe42 | Before the pub, where did beer establishments keep their casks of ale? | taproom | [
"Pub\n\nIt was the pub that first introduced the concept of the bar counter being used to serve the beer. Until that time beer establishments used to bring the beer out to the table or benches, as remains the practice in (for example) beer gardens and other drinking establishments in Germany. A bar might be provide... |
56dfdf67231d4119001abe43 | What establishments inspired pubs to set up serving bars? | gin houses | [
"Pub\n\nIt was the pub that first introduced the concept of the bar counter being used to serve the beer. Until that time beer establishments used to bring the beer out to the table or benches, as remains the practice in (for example) beer gardens and other drinking establishments in Germany. A bar might be provide... |
56dfdf67231d4119001abe44 | In what settlement is the pub known as The Vine located? | Brierley Hill | [
"Pub\n\nIt was the pub that first introduced the concept of the bar counter being used to serve the beer. Until that time beer establishments used to bring the beer out to the table or benches, as remains the practice in (for example) beer gardens and other drinking establishments in Germany. A bar might be provide... |
56dfdf67231d4119001abe45 | What do the locals call The Vine? | The Bull and Bladder | [
"Pub\n\nIt was the pub that first introduced the concept of the bar counter being used to serve the beer. Until that time beer establishments used to bring the beer out to the table or benches, as remains the practice in (for example) beer gardens and other drinking establishments in Germany. A bar might be provide... |
56dfdfae231d4119001abe4b | Who pioneered the circular bar? | Isambard Kingdom Brunel | [
"Pub\n\nIsambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer and railway builder, introduced the idea of a circular bar into the Swindon station pub in order that customers were served quickly and did not delay his trains. These island bars became popular as they also allowed staff to serve customers in several different ... |
56dfdfae231d4119001abe4c | At what establishment was the circular bar introduced? | Swindon station pub | [
"Pub\n\nIsambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer and railway builder, introduced the idea of a circular bar into the Swindon station pub in order that customers were served quickly and did not delay his trains. These island bars became popular as they also allowed staff to serve customers in several different ... |
56dfdfae231d4119001abe4d | What was Isambard Brunel's occuption? | engineer and railway builder | [
"Pub\n\nIsambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer and railway builder, introduced the idea of a circular bar into the Swindon station pub in order that customers were served quickly and did not delay his trains. These island bars became popular as they also allowed staff to serve customers in several different ... |
56dfdfae231d4119001abe4e | What was Isambard Brunel's nationality? | British | [
"Pub\n\nIsambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer and railway builder, introduced the idea of a circular bar into the Swindon station pub in order that customers were served quickly and did not delay his trains. These island bars became popular as they also allowed staff to serve customers in several different ... |
56dfdfd97aa994140058e1f5 | What is a "beer engine"? | a device for pumping beer | [
"Pub\n\nA \"beer engine\" is a device for pumping beer, originally manually operated and typically used to dispense beer from a cask or container in a pub's basement or cellar."
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56dfdfd97aa994140058e1f6 | What is the function of a "beer engine"? | to dispense beer from a cask or container in a pub's basement or cellar | [
"Pub\n\nA \"beer engine\" is a device for pumping beer, originally manually operated and typically used to dispense beer from a cask or container in a pub's basement or cellar."
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56dfe0127aa994140058e1f9 | Who invented the beer pump in England? | John Lofting | [
"Pub\n\nThe first beer pump known in England is believed to have been invented by John Lofting (b. Netherlands 1659-d. Great Marlow Buckinghamshire 1742) an inventor, manufacturer and merchant of London."
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56dfe0127aa994140058e1fa | In what city was the beer pump invented? | London | [
"Pub\n\nThe first beer pump known in England is believed to have been invented by John Lofting (b. Netherlands 1659-d. Great Marlow Buckinghamshire 1742) an inventor, manufacturer and merchant of London."
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56dfe0127aa994140058e1fb | In what country was John Lofting born? | Netherlands | [
"Pub\n\nThe first beer pump known in England is believed to have been invented by John Lofting (b. Netherlands 1659-d. Great Marlow Buckinghamshire 1742) an inventor, manufacturer and merchant of London."
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56dfe0127aa994140058e1fc | What was the death year of John Lofting? | 1742 | [
"Pub\n\nThe first beer pump known in England is believed to have been invented by John Lofting (b. Netherlands 1659-d. Great Marlow Buckinghamshire 1742) an inventor, manufacturer and merchant of London."
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56dfe0127aa994140058e1fd | When was John Lofting born? | 1659 | [
"Pub\n\nThe first beer pump known in England is believed to have been invented by John Lofting (b. Netherlands 1659-d. Great Marlow Buckinghamshire 1742) an inventor, manufacturer and merchant of London."
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56dfe043231d4119001abe53 | In what newspaper did John Lofting mention his beer pump? | London Gazette | [
"Pub\n\nThe London Gazette of 17 March 1691 published a patent in favour of John Lofting for a fire engine, but remarked upon and recommended another invention of his, for a beer pump:"
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56dfe043231d4119001abe54 | On what day was Lofting's fire engine patent published? | 17 March 1691 | [
"Pub\n\nThe London Gazette of 17 March 1691 published a patent in favour of John Lofting for a fire engine, but remarked upon and recommended another invention of his, for a beer pump:"
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56dfe0ba231d4119001abe57 | How many barrels did Lofting promise his beer pump would deliver hourly? | 20 to 30 | [
"Pub\n\n\"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a Very Useful Engine for starting of beer and othe... |
56dfe0ba231d4119001abe58 | What location did John Lofting live near? | St Thomas Apostle London | [
"Pub\n\n\"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a Very Useful Engine for starting of beer and othe... |
56dfe0ba231d4119001abe59 | In what London borough did Nicholas Wall reside? | Islington | [
"Pub\n\n\"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a Very Useful Engine for starting of beer and othe... |
56dfe0ba231d4119001abe5a | What was William Tillcar's profession? | Turner | [
"Pub\n\n\"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a Very Useful Engine for starting of beer and othe... |
56dfe0ba231d4119001abe5b | What tavern did William Tillcar live adjacent to? | Sun Tavern | [
"Pub\n\n\"Whereas their Majesties have been Graciously Pleased to grant Letters patent to John Lofting of London Merchant for a New Invented Engine for Extinguishing Fires which said Engine have found every great encouragement. The said Patentee hath also projected a Very Useful Engine for starting of beer and othe... |
56dfe0f17aa994140058e203 | What is a common name for a beer pump powered by hand? | handpump | [
"Pub\n\nStrictly the term refers to the pump itself, which is normally manually operated, though electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used. When manually powered, the term \"handpump\" is often used to refer to both the pump and the associated handle."
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56dfe0f17aa994140058e204 | Along with electricity, what sometimes powers beer pumps that aren't operated by hand? | gas | [
"Pub\n\nStrictly the term refers to the pump itself, which is normally manually operated, though electrically powered and gas powered pumps are occasionally used. When manually powered, the term \"handpump\" is often used to refer to both the pump and the associated handle."
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56dfe16f7aa994140058e207 | What was the name for a pub that could sell beer from more than one brewery? | a Free house | [
"Pub\n\nAfter the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a Free house). The usual arrangement for a tied house was that the pub was owned by the brewery but... |
56dfe16f7aa994140058e208 | In what century did the habit arise of pubs selling beer from only one brewery? | 18th | [
"Pub\n\nAfter the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a Free house). The usual arrangement for a tied house was that the pub was owned by the brewery but... |
56dfe16f7aa994140058e209 | What was the name of the private individual who rented out a pub owned by a brewery? | landlord | [
"Pub\n\nAfter the development of the large London Porter breweries in the 18th century, the trend grew for pubs to become tied houses which could only sell beer from one brewery (a pub not tied in this way was called a Free house). The usual arrangement for a tied house was that the pub was owned by the brewery but... |
56dfe1e57aa994140058e20d | What is a notable brewery in Kent that owns hundreds of pubs? | Shepherd Neame | [
"Pub\n\nA trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a particular region of the UK, while a few, such as Gree... |
56dfe1e57aa994140058e20e | What London breweries each own many pubs? | Young's and Fuller's | [
"Pub\n\nA trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a particular region of the UK, while a few, such as Gree... |
56dfe1e57aa994140058e20f | What is an example of a brewer that owns pubs throughout Britain? | Greene King | [
"Pub\n\nA trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a particular region of the UK, while a few, such as Gree... |
56dfe1e57aa994140058e210 | What law required that a pub offer at least one beer from a brewery it wasn't tied to? | The Beer Orders | [
"Pub\n\nA trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a particular region of the UK, while a few, such as Gree... |
56dfe1e57aa994140058e211 | In what year were the Beer Orders passed? | 1989 | [
"Pub\n\nA trend in the late 20th century was for breweries to run their pubs directly, using managers rather than tenants. Most such breweries, such as the regional brewery Shepherd Neame in Kent and Young's and Fuller's in London, control hundreds of pubs in a particular region of the UK, while a few, such as Gree... |
56dfe23b7aa994140058e217 | Along with Punch Taverns and Weatherspoons, what was an organization formed as a result of the Beer Orders? | O'Neill's | [
"Pub\n\nOrganisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run either by a PubCo or by a brewery."
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56dfe23b7aa994140058e218 | What is the name of a company that retails but does not manufacture drinks? | PubCo | [
"Pub\n\nOrganisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run either by a PubCo or by a brewery."
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56dfe23b7aa994140058e219 | Along with breweries, what type of company may run a pub chain? | PubCo | [
"Pub\n\nOrganisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run either by a PubCo or by a brewery."
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56dfe23b7aa994140058e21a | In what country was Punch Taverns established? | the UK | [
"Pub\n\nOrganisations such as Wetherspoons, Punch Taverns and O'Neill's were formed in the UK in the wake of the Beer Orders. A PubCo is a company involved in the retailing but not the manufacture of beverages, while a Pub chain may be run either by a PubCo or by a brewery."
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56dfe2d27aa994140058e21f | When a pub is bought by a new owner, what often happens to them? | renamed | [
"Pub\n\nPubs within a chain will usually have items in common, such as fittings, promotions, ambience and range of food and drink on offer. A pub chain will position itself in the marketplace for a target audience. One company may run several pub chains aimed at different segments of the market. Pubs for use in a c... |
56dfe2d27aa994140058e220 | What often happens to regional breweries after they sell their pubs? | closed down | [
"Pub\n\nPubs within a chain will usually have items in common, such as fittings, promotions, ambience and range of food and drink on offer. A pub chain will position itself in the marketplace for a target audience. One company may run several pub chains aimed at different segments of the market. Pubs for use in a c... |
56dfe336231d4119001abe61 | What is the closest outlet for a brewery's beers called? | A brewery tap | [
"Pub\n\nA brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and sells its beer on the same premises."
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56dfe336231d4119001abe62 | If the brewery tap is not located in the brewery, where is it usually located? | the nearest pub | [
"Pub\n\nA brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and sells its beer on the same premises."
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56dfe336231d4119001abe63 | What is the term for a pub that brews and sells its own beer? | brewpub | [
"Pub\n\nA brewery tap is the nearest outlet for a brewery's beers. This is usually a room or bar in the brewery itself, though the name may be applied to the nearest pub. The term is not applied to a brewpub which brews and sells its beer on the same premises."
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56dfe3a7231d4119001abe67 | What is another name for a rural public house? | country pub | [
"Pub\n\nA \"country pub\" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over the last thirty or so years. In the past, many rural pubs provided opportunities for country fol... |
56dfe3a7231d4119001abe68 | What was a function of distant country pubs before the rise of motor vehicles? | serving travellers as coaching inns | [
"Pub\n\nA \"country pub\" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over the last thirty or so years. In the past, many rural pubs provided opportunities for country fol... |
56dfe3a7231d4119001abe69 | Over what period of years has the traditional function of country pubs been changing? | the last thirty | [
"Pub\n\nA \"country pub\" by tradition is a rural public house. However, the distinctive culture surrounding country pubs, that of functioning as a social centre for a village and rural community, has been changing over the last thirty or so years. In the past, many rural pubs provided opportunities for country fol... |
56dfe3f5231d4119001abe6d | What is a frequent modern function of country pubs? | providing seating facilities for the consumption of food | [
"Pub\n\nIn more recent years, however, many country pubs have either closed down, or have been converted to establishments intent on providing seating facilities for the consumption of food, rather than a venue for members of the local community meeting and convivially drinking."
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56dfe3f5231d4119001abe6e | Along with community meetings, what was the traditional purpose of country pubs? | drinking | [
"Pub\n\nIn more recent years, however, many country pubs have either closed down, or have been converted to establishments intent on providing seating facilities for the consumption of food, rather than a venue for members of the local community meeting and convivially drinking."
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56dfe4617aa994140058e223 | What is a blanket term for pubs that, for example, cater to sports fans? | theme pubs | [
"Pub\n\nPubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and Irish pubs."
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56dfe4617aa994140058e224 | What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people of a certain nationality? | Irish pubs | [
"Pub\n\nPubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and Irish pubs."
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56dfe4617aa994140058e225 | What is an example of a theme pub that caters to people with certain musical interests? | rock pubs | [
"Pub\n\nPubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and Irish pubs."
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56dfe4617aa994140058e226 | What sort of theme pub would be likely to feature strippers? | strip pubs | [
"Pub\n\nPubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and Irish pubs."
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56dfe4617aa994140058e227 | In what sort of theme pub could one find visitors singing with musical accompaniment? | karaoke bars | [
"Pub\n\nPubs that cater for a niche clientele, such as sports fans or people of certain nationalities are known as theme pubs. Examples of theme pubs include sports bars, rock pubs, biker pubs, Goth pubs, strip pubs, gay bars, karaoke bars and Irish pubs."
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56dfe4e97aa994140058e22d | Which monarch required landlords to post a sign if they wanted to sell ale? | Richard II | [
"Pub\n\nIn 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated \"Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale.\" This was to make alehouses easily visible to passing inspectors, borough a... |
56dfe4e97aa994140058e22e | In what year did the king demand ale-sellers post signage on pain of forfeiture? | 1393 | [
"Pub\n\nIn 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated \"Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale.\" This was to make alehouses easily visible to passing inspectors, borough a... |
56dfe4e97aa994140058e22f | What was William Shakespeare's father's first name? | John | [
"Pub\n\nIn 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated \"Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale.\" This was to make alehouses easily visible to passing inspectors, borough a... |
56dfe4e97aa994140058e230 | What was John Shakespeare's profession? | inspectors | [
"Pub\n\nIn 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated \"Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale.\" This was to make alehouses easily visible to passing inspectors, borough a... |
56dfe4e97aa994140058e231 | If an ale-seller refused to post a sign, what punishment would he receive? | forfeit his ale | [
"Pub\n\nIn 1393 King Richard II compelled landlords to erect signs outside their premises. The legislation stated \"Whosoever shall brew ale in the town with intention of selling it must hang out a sign, otherwise he shall forfeit his ale.\" This was to make alehouses easily visible to passing inspectors, borough a... |
56dfe625231d4119001abe71 | In what historical period was a large portion of the population illiterate? | the Middle Ages | [
"Pub\n\nAnother important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large proportion of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures on a sign were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house. For this reason there was often no reason to write the establishment's name on the sign and... |
56dfe625231d4119001abe72 | From where did pubs without written names derive their names? | the illustration on the pub's sign | [
"Pub\n\nAnother important factor was that during the Middle Ages a large proportion of the population would have been illiterate and so pictures on a sign were more useful than words as a means of identifying a public house. For this reason there was often no reason to write the establishment's name on the sign and... |
56dfe6cc7aa994140058e237 | Inscriptions from what language were sometimes present on pub signs? | Latin | [
"Pub\n\nThe earliest signs were often not painted but consisted, for example, of paraphernalia connected with the brewing process such as bunches of hops or brewing implements, which were suspended above the door of the pub. In some cases local nicknames, farming terms and puns were used. Local events were often co... |
56dfe6cc7aa994140058e238 | Along with The Star and The Sun, what was a typical symbol used on a pub sign? | The Cross | [
"Pub\n\nThe earliest signs were often not painted but consisted, for example, of paraphernalia connected with the brewing process such as bunches of hops or brewing implements, which were suspended above the door of the pub. In some cases local nicknames, farming terms and puns were used. Local events were often co... |
56dfe6cc7aa994140058e239 | What graphic belonging to the local lord was sometimes incorporated on the pub sign? | the coat of arms | [
"Pub\n\nThe earliest signs were often not painted but consisted, for example, of paraphernalia connected with the brewing process such as bunches of hops or brewing implements, which were suspended above the door of the pub. In some cases local nicknames, farming terms and puns were used. Local events were often co... |
56dfe6cc7aa994140058e23a | What plants were sometimes featured on pub signs? | hops | [
"Pub\n\nThe earliest signs were often not painted but consisted, for example, of paraphernalia connected with the brewing process such as bunches of hops or brewing implements, which were suspended above the door of the pub. In some cases local nicknames, farming terms and puns were used. Local events were often co... |
56dfe6cc7aa994140058e23b | Local pub nicknames were often related to what profession? | farming | [
"Pub\n\nThe earliest signs were often not painted but consisted, for example, of paraphernalia connected with the brewing process such as bunches of hops or brewing implements, which were suspended above the door of the pub. In some cases local nicknames, farming terms and puns were used. Local events were often co... |
56dfe7397aa994140058e241 | What was an example of a battle that might lend itself to a pub name? | Trafalgar | [
"Pub\n\nOther subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. For example, a pub in Crowborough, East Sussex called Th... |
56dfe7397aa994140058e242 | What town is The Crow and Gate located in? | Crowborough | [
"Pub\n\nOther subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. For example, a pub in Crowborough, East Sussex called Th... |
56dfe7397aa994140058e243 | What county is home to The Crow and Gate? | East Sussex | [
"Pub\n\nOther subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. For example, a pub in Crowborough, East Sussex called Th... |
56dfe7397aa994140058e244 | Members of what family were sometimes used as pub names? | royal | [
"Pub\n\nOther subjects that lent themselves to visual depiction included the name of battles (e.g. Trafalgar), explorers, local notables, discoveries, sporting heroes and members of the royal family. Some pub signs are in the form of a pictorial pun or rebus. For example, a pub in Crowborough, East Sussex called Th... |
56dfe78e7aa994140058e249 | What hangs today over most British pub doors? | decorated signs | [
"Pub\n\nMost British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and in pictorial representation. The more remote country pubs often have stand-al... |
56dfe78e7aa994140058e24a | What piece of information is almost always listed on a pub sign? | the name of the pub | [
"Pub\n\nMost British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and in pictorial representation. The more remote country pubs often have stand-al... |
56dfe78e7aa994140058e24b | What purpose do stand-alone signs serve for country pubs? | directing potential customers to their door | [
"Pub\n\nMost British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors, and these retain their original function of enabling the identification of the pub. Today's pub signs almost always bear the name of the pub, both in words and in pictorial representation. The more remote country pubs often have stand-al... |
56dfe7dc231d4119001abe75 | What is an example of a memorable name for a pub chain? | Slug and Lettuce | [
"Pub\n\nPub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create \"brand awareness\", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an example. Interesting origins are not confined to old or tradition... |
56dfe7dc231d4119001abe76 | What sort of theme is thought memorable for modern pub names? | comic | [
"Pub\n\nPub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create \"brand awareness\", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an example. Interesting origins are not confined to old or tradition... |
56dfe7dc231d4119001abe77 | What is the purpose of a pub name? | to identify and differentiate each pub | [
"Pub\n\nPub names are used to identify and differentiate each pub. Modern names are sometimes a marketing ploy or attempt to create \"brand awareness\", frequently using a comic theme thought to be memorable, Slug and Lettuce for a pub chain being an example. Interesting origins are not confined to old or tradition... |
56dfe8087aa994140058e24f | What type of pub signs were useful to an illiterate clientele? | pictorial signs | [
"Pub\n\nAs many pubs are centuries old, many of their early customers were unable to read, and pictorial signs could be readily recognised when lettering and words could not be read."
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56dfe86b7aa994140058e251 | After whom was the Marquis of Granby pub named? | John Manners, Marquess of Granby | [
"Pub\n\nPubs often have traditional names. A common name is the \"Marquis of Granby\". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He showed a great concern for the welfare of his men, and on their... |
56dfe86b7aa994140058e252 | Who was the father of John Manners, Marquess of Granby? | John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland | [
"Pub\n\nPubs often have traditional names. A common name is the \"Marquis of Granby\". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He showed a great concern for the welfare of his men, and on their... |
56dfe86b7aa994140058e253 | What was the military rank of the 3rd Duke of Rutland? | general | [
"Pub\n\nPubs often have traditional names. A common name is the \"Marquis of Granby\". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He showed a great concern for the welfare of his men, and on their... |
56dfe86b7aa994140058e254 | In what century did the 3rd Duke of Rutland live? | 18th | [
"Pub\n\nPubs often have traditional names. A common name is the \"Marquis of Granby\". These pubs were named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby, who was the son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland and a general in the 18th century British Army. He showed a great concern for the welfare of his men, and on their... |
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