# The Origins of British Pub Names — WHE Article Discussion

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**Created:** [November 20, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-origins-of-british-pub-names-whe-article-discussion/10422 "2024-11-20T09:57:37Z")\
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Pubs remain a prominent feature of the rural and urban landscapes of Britain, but their names very often date back to medieval times. Red lions, white horses, and colourful characters peer from pub signs as landlords choose names to represent local history, legends, landmarks, national figures, or simply imply their drinking establishment has a long and prestigious heritage.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2572/the-origins-of-british-pub-names/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2572/the-origins-of-british-pub-names/)._

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**Author:** ![markzcartwright](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/markzcartwright/32/35_2.png) [@markzcartwright](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/markzcartwright)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-origins-of-british-pub-names-whe-article-discussion/10422/2 "2026-07-29T14:45:57Z")

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