Pull up a seat at a pub with a whiff of the heyday of British seafaring. The ancient brickwork and weathered beams recall the past life of the Old Thameside Inn – as a spice warehouse. A replica of Sir Francis Drake’s sailing ship the Golden Hind is moored alongside. This riverside location was once a pivot of trade between England and the distant corners of the globe. So when you settle down with your pint on the terrace overlooking the Thames, think of all the ships that have sailed past this spot over the centuries.
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