Albion

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Contents 1 Blurb 2 Where 3 Atmosphere 4 Prices 5 Food 6 Conclusion 7 What they say about themselves

[edit] Blurb

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[edit] Where

Where the place is, nice location?

[edit] Atmosphere

What the ambience is like, lively, quiet etc

[edit] Prices

Bargain?

[edit] Food

If there is any. Impressive?

[edit] Conclusion

General summary of the points above..

[edit] What they say about themselves

The Albion Inn dates from the late 1880's and is the last remaining unspoilt classic Victorian corner-street pub within the City Walls. The campaign for real ale CAMRA was started in these dwellings.

Albion, translated to present day terms, means 'white' and is often associated with all things English. The present day ambience of the Albion's interior reflects this translation and has firm connections with the Great War going far beyond the modern 'concept' pub of today. Food and drink have a traditional English feel, though more exotic dishes occasionally appear.

The present Licensee has had his name 'over the door' for the past 32 years and the Albion has retained the traditional three room layout covering Vault, Snug and Lounge Bar.

A superb Victorian cast-iron tiled fire place holds a roaring coal fire in winter and is complemented by the William Morris wallpaper all around. Britannia and cast iron sewing machine tables abound and etched glass sash windows remain.

Great War artefacts and pictures give a distinct period feeling, along with posters and enamelled advertising signs. A dwindling band of 1914-18 Veterans are still to be seen having an occasional noggin, when special commemorative events are held.

Albion Street and the adjoining Volunteer Street both lead to the former Drill Hall which was a Recruiting Centre during the First World War.

Many a young lad would have spent his King's Shilling in the bar of the Albion before going to face the horrors of the Western Front.