About this Event
This Harvest Festival, we’re letting you into the secrets and fascinating stories of some of Croydon’s most iconic and historic Public Houses. Join Pub Historian and tour guide Charo Havermans as she takes you to historic pubs in the heart of Croydon. Discover the tales of landladies, the importance of diverse community spaces, and pub history in places where you’d least expect it. And since it’s Harvest, what better time to learn about the process behind producing your favourite pint?
Come along and drink in the history!
Drinks are not included in the booking. You may of course purchase drinks in the pubs, but there is no pressure to.
- You can come and go as you please.
- Water will be available throughout the tour. Please eat before the tour as food will not be provided.
- Please wear appropriate shoes.
- Age: 18+.
- Wheelchair accessibility: please contact us.
History can be fun, immersive, and diverse. Charo Havermans is a PublicHistorian and Tour Guide focused on the hidden politics of everyday life. She specialises in the history of pubs and public toilets, with a particular focus on the role of women and marginalised communities. She works as ‘The Pub(lic) Historian,’ creating and giving tours and talks in London and beyond. She specialises in heritage consulting and develops custom tours, and she is currently working on The Pub Museum project.
Charo holds a BA with Honours in History and Spanish from the University of Cambridge and a Masters’ degree in Public History from University College London.
Get in touch with Charo!
E-mail: [email protected]
Instagram & TikTok: @public_historian
Website: https://linktr.ee/publichistorian
LinkedIn: Charo Havermans
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Croydon Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon, United Kingdom
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