Nationalize the Pubs
One hundred years ago, Britain nationalized hundreds of its pubs — and invented a better drinking culture.
Phil Mellows is a freelance journalist who covers alcohol policy at his blog The Politics of Drinking. He is the grandson of an East London publican and has made his living writing about pubs and brewing for more than three decades.
One hundred years ago, Britain nationalized hundreds of its pubs — and invented a better drinking culture.