Publications
Brighton Pubs, by David Muggleton, published 15 March 2016 (96 pp., Stroud: Amberley Publishing, ISBN-10: 1445649934 & ISBN-13: 9781445649931) accessible at: The Keep [LIB/509256] & West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:Brighton has long been an important seaside town, and today draws in visitors from all over Britain and beyond for its varied nightlife, rich history and attractive waterfront. In 1800, Brighton had forty-one inns and taverns, and by 1860 there were well over 450, echoing the town's growth in popularity through the Regency and early Victorian eras. A recent resurgence of interest in real ale has also seen a welcome boom in micro-breweries, placing Brighton firmly on the beer-lover's map.
David Muggleton takes us on a tour of these watering holes, from the ancient Cricketers (allegedly continuously licensed since the fourteenth century) to the elaborate mock-Tudor King and Queen. Brimming with quirky tales and fascinating facts, this carefully-crafted guide initiates readers into the fascinating history of Brighton's pubs.
David Muggleton takes us on a tour of these watering holes, from the ancient Cricketers (allegedly continuously licensed since the fourteenth century) to the elaborate mock-Tudor King and Queen. Brimming with quirky tales and fascinating facts, this carefully-crafted guide initiates readers into the fascinating history of Brighton's pubs.
Brewing in West Sussex, by David Muggleton, published 1 May 2017 (96 pp., Stroud: Amberley Publishing, ISBN-10: 1445657252 & ISBN-13: 9781445657257) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:In sixth-century Sussex - the kingdom of the South Saxons - social life centred upon the alehouse. Throughout the Middle Ages, brewing remained a domestic occupation: beer was sweet and flavored with herbs and spices. By 1600, when Henry Stanton was brewing in Crawley, the use of hops to flavor and preserve beer had become standard practice. The growth of the large commercial brewers was a product of the industrial revolution, from which era dates famous West Sussex family concerns such as Henty of Chichester, the Ockendens of Crawley and Constable of Littlehampton. That these are no longer with us is due to a long process of acquisition during the twentieth century. With the takeover of the last of their line, King & Barnes of Horsham, in 2000, brewing in West Sussex was left to just a handful of small independents. Yet today there are nearly thirty breweries in this part of the county. This fully illustrated and informative book pays homage to the brewing heritage of West Sussex while celebrating the current outpouring of creativity known as the microbrewery revolution.