In Victorian times, the White Cross competed with a pub across the street. They had a literal booze war. Each tried to lure customers with cheaper beer, louder music, and free bread. The White Cross won by installing a piano. The other pub closed in 1920. The piano still stands. Some people play “Wonderwall” on it. The ghosts wince.
London, UK - 16.01.2026. The White Cross pub in Richmond upon Thames in
During World War II, the pub served as an air raid shelter. People drank stout while bombs fell outside. Imagine: “Well, if I’m going to die, I’ll do it with a warm beer.” That’s British resilience.
