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The Book of the Cheese by Thomas Wilson Reid ~ Full Audiobook [history]
Friday, 24 April, 2026

The Book of the Cheese by Thomas Wilson Reid audiobook. Genre: history The Book of the Cheese is a lively historical portrait of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, the famous tavern tucked away in Wine Office Court off Fleet Street, London. Compiled by Thomas Wilson Reid, the book treats the inn itself as the central character, tracing its long life through anecdotes, literary memories, menu lore, club traditions, and the atmosphere of its cramped rooms, smoky bar, and well-worn stairways. Around this storied setting gathers a remarkable cast: Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, journalists, artists, and generations of loyal diners who turned the place into a shrine of conversation and companionship. Reid moves between early history and affectionate storytelling, pausing to examine relics, portraits, drinking customs, famous dishes, and the many newspaper and literary references that helped build the tavern's legend. The central tension is not a conventional plot but a cultural one: the struggle to preserve the spirit of old London in a city rapidly changing around it. Warm, nostalgic, and rich in detail, this book offers more than the history of a public house - it is a celebration of memory, fellowship, and the enduring power of place in literary and social life. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:11:29) Chapter 02 (00:23:34) Chapter 03 (00:45:09) Chapter 04 (00:59:36) Chapter 05 (01:07:17) Chapter 06 (01:16:58) Chapter 07 (01:44:50) Chapter 08 (01:47:49) Chapter 09 (01:56:34) Chapter 10 (02:03:40) Chapter 11 (02:16:21) Chapter 12 (02:41:07) Chapter 13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices