Sup Up & Away: Celebrating the last of the traditional pubs in Yorkshire

Once a month, Ian Beesley and Ian McMillan (the poet) meet at a Huddersfield pub to discuss life and reminisce about past pubs in industrial Yorkshire. They reflect on the decline of these community hubs due to industrial changes, and a nostalgia for a vibrant pub culture that featured live piano music and local camaraderie.

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