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The history hidden in Britain's boozers. Si and Dave take a Manchester pub crawl to uncover historic boozers once at the heart of the city's industrial revolution.

Si and Dave take a Manchester pub crawl to uncover historic boozers once at the heart of the city's industrial revolution.

Starting in Middleton, they discover politics, protest and plotting were rife in one of the pub's back rooms during the early 1800s.

They visit a local brewery to discover when and why beer became popular in Britain, and they join a knitting group to find out why their Salford local is so important to the community.

29 minutes

Music Played

  • Happy Mondays

    Step On

  • Happy Mondays

    Step On

  • The Stone Roses

    Fools Gold

  • Amelia Warner

    Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want

  • Oasis

    Roll With It

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dave Myers
Presenter Si King
Director Philippa Murphy
Series Producer Julie Grant
Executive Producer Jo Roe

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