EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Do So Many Pubs Share the Same Names?

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

From heraldic symbols and royal patronage to medieval licensing laws and modern commercial branding, this episode explores why pubs across England, Wales and Scotland keep names like Red Lion or The Crown. It looks at how illiteracy, coaching routes, guilds and even local myths shaped these enduring signs, turning them into an early advertising system woven into Britain’s social fabric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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