Locals
An Illustrated Ode to London’s Pubs
$46.80
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2026
Summary
‘Delightful… This book is a labour of love, a catalogue of Wood’s talent as an artist and a powerful reminder of the beauty of our boozers’ DAILY MAIL
‘Shall we go to the pub?’
Pubs are where we meet our friends and family, colleagues and first dates, where strangers mingle happily, pints in hand and crisp packets spread open. Where brisk Londoners relax and tourists experience a different side of the city. Where landlords chat to regul…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399756334 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399756338 |
| Author: | Lydia Wood |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Sceptre |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 154mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
Delightful … it really is the perfect window into some of the city’s best pubs … This book is a labour of love, a catalogue of Wood’s talent as an artist and a powerful reminder of the beauty of our boozers * Daily Mail *
Lydia Wood set out on a mission to sketch every pub in London, and this fun little book is a compilation of those drawings as well as thoughts and musings on each “local”. Perfect for drinking inspiration. * Mail on Sunday *
Lydia Wood
Lydia Wood is a pencil artist currently on a mission to draw every single pub in London. She shares her drawing process and pub adventures across her social media channels. The project has been featured in a number of news outlets.
The pub project began in 2021. With there being over 3,500 pubs in London, it could take a minimum of 10 years to finish.
Lydia was born in Ealing, West London, and studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths University. She then went on to teach children art across schools in South London before focusing on her own practice. She now lives in South East London.
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