In 2014 Barrie Stradling walked past a pub which had closed for good, then another, and another! He went to a meeting of the Geezers Club and floated the idea of the project called Where’s
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The Geezers are working to highlight the demise of the East End Public House. Share your stories and pictures of what the local pubs meant to you at www.facebook.com/groups/wheresmyboozergone
Why were there so many pubs, and how were they used?
The hoarding artwork in Arnold Road, Bow is taking shape, as you can see above. It’s a collaborative project between The Geezers Club in Bow, renowned street artists Normally Ben (@normallyben Instagram) and Steph Warren
Read moreGeezer, John Forster, explains how he came to run 10 East End pubs
John Forster was born in 1941. In 1973 he started working as a pub manager for Trumans. Then he created a company called Town and Country Relief Service which put temporary managers into the following
Read moreThe Geezers Christmas Lunch plus the Lady Franklin news
King Prawn Cocktails Despite the depressive gloom emanating from Westminster, the Geezers had a great Christmas Lunch last week at the Eagle in Snaresbrook. Three course meals on their festive menu were £14.49 and were
Read moreSave Your Local Pubs
Over 100,000 people have now signed the petition ask the Government to lower VAT & Business Rates for pubs and for an overall reduction in Beer Duty. Rishi Sunak will be delivering his budget on
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