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I make that 933:1? Portsmouth (Navy/dockyard town) had 115:1 in the 1860s. (822 pubs and beerhouses against a population of 95k). There was a row of five pubs r
by flir 2mo ago
I make that 933:1? Portsmouth (Navy/dockyard town) had 115:1 in the 1860s. (822 pubs and beerhouses against a population of 95k). There was a row of five pubs right outside the dockyard gate.
I see Leopoldsburg had a large military camp nearby. Same story?
- toolslive 2mo agoyup. soldiers in dire need of a drink
- kaelyx 2mo agoIm surprised Newcastle upon Tyne isn't higher on this map. I guess its Density of housing near the center dilutes the ratio
- falcor84 2mo agoYou're off by a factor of 10: 14k/150 is ~93 residents per pub.
- flir 2mo agoThanks. Early morning posting. Bet I read "140k".