#King James Royston

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King James Pub best soft drinks and burgers in Royston

When you go to a pub it is not only what one likes to drink like beers, ales or cocktals along with the best sizzling smell of the food. One can choose from a list of soft drinks or sodas or anything non-alcoholic that goes well with your food. So if you are willing to know more about what type of soft drinks and sodas go well with burgers then just read the below article. 

Best Drinks in Royston

Craft Soda Revival:

Gone are the days when cola or lemon or lime drinks were popular, now we have more choices like craft sodas which are a small businesses that uses better quality products to create amazing flavors. Like in simple words take a small batch of ginger ale that is like a spicy kick, or go for root beer that is especially made by hand along with real vanilla beans. Their is no comparison with these drinks to those with alcohol as they really complement the juicy burgers on high notes.

Picks that are natural and organic:

People are more health concious when they choose natural or organic soft drinks. One can find many places that prepare various soda's using organic ingredients without any chemicals and preservatives. People have got many options from organic fruit sodas to natural colas and cane sugar which are guilt free for people to enjoy along with hearty burgers.

Local favourites:

Just like burger pubs often honour local food traditions, they also often honour local soft drink specialties. With a popular hometown soda brand or a one-of-a-kind regional flavour mix, these drinks give you a taste of the culture and history of the area. From Moxie in Maine to Big Red in Texas, trying soft drinks from different states makes your burger pub experience more fun and tasty.

Homemade Creations:

Sometimes at Pubs they try to create craft drinks using their own sodas to bring in some extra taste and fun to the drinks. All these drinks are custom made on site using fresh seasonal products and flavours that combine to bring in a better flavour. Lets imagine a cool cucumber- mint soda or a sour hibiscus lime drink that is customized specially for you to enjoy with your burger creating a unique experience.

Best Burger in Royston

Sugar-Free and Calorie-Free:

When you think about customized sodas, its the sugar content that pops up in your mind especially for those who are diet concisious. Most of the pubs now offer low sugar and calorie free drinks such as sparkling water, diet soda, and flavoured seltzers. One can try these which have similar version of soda that gives you allt he fizz like the regualr sodas but with less sugar and calories.. They're the perfect guilt-free drink to go with your burger.

Worldwide Delights:

When it comes to burgers each country has many variations, in similar way sweet drinks are no different. Just think how international sodas take your taste buds on a trip around the world. From the famous marble stopper on Japanese ramune soda to the fruity flavours of Mexican Jarritos, everyone can find a favourite. Exploring the world of foreign soft drinks at a burger pub adds a sense of adventure and discovery by letting you enjoy tastes from all over the world.

Twisted Classics:

There are times when the oldies are still the best. And they don't have to be dull, though. There are a lot of places that put creative spins on classic soft drinks by adding new flavours or using homemade ingredients. Think of a classic cola with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, or a sparkling lemonade with fresh flowers added to the top. For a nostalgic yet new drinking experience that goes perfectly with the classic draw of a juicy burger, try these modern takes on old favourites.

Conclusion:

While you're at your favourite pub eating a tasty burger and quenching your thirst, soft drinks and beers come in a huge range of flavours and options. There is a soft drink or pop out there for everyone. People don't all like the same foods and drinks. They like different kinds of flavours in their sodas. Some like strong and complex flavours, some like natural flavours, and some love the nostalgic draw of old favourites. If your planning to enjoy your burger then try to pair it with a soft drink or soda.?

To enjoy the best food and drinks in Royston, King James Royston Pub is the place to visit. We not only serve food and drinks but also entertain our guests with Quiz nights, Live music, Open mic mights, and Karaoke nights. Bring in some of your 6 best buddies and participate in our Quiz night and win some exciting prizes. If you think you have an awesome voice then join in for our Open Mic nights. We are always happy to see new talents coming up and performing for our guests.

[tye-wig-music]

let me try and précis my current status:

yesterday I travelled into london to croydon to hear a piece I wrote premièred. the concert was very good, but the performance of my piece was by far and away the shakiest; the conductor, a friendly acquaintance of mine who had commissioned me, apologised & promised to do it justice on another occasion.

now on the journey down to london owing to train strikes I had travelled partly by rail replacement bus. all told, the journey took about three hours, including a layover in royston where I walked into town and bought fish and chips from an outfit operating out of a building formerly serving as a buttery for king james the first and sixth (the town having been extensively patronised by him for its excellent hunting).

another ingredient in the mix is that I had been hoping to attend a festival in hackney earlier in the day, and had arranged to stay over chez un ami also attending; for reasons largely relating to my having recently had pneumonia and finishing fallout: new vegas very late the night before, this failed to come to fruition. as regarded my options for overnight accommodation after the concert, barring quick-witted organisation I was left with one option: travel north to my parents’ house

my parents being away from home, this seemed a more attractive option than it otherwise might have; the journey, though long, was more feasible than an attempt to return to cambridge, given the late hour and strike action; further, there was a coat I had had to leave on my last visit which I have been missing for a while, so I stood to benefit materially.

however, partly due to the underwhelming première, and partly to the overwhelming callousness native to professional classical musicians - to which I was exposed, following the gig, at a local pub - I ultimately left croydon in an unhappy state, and felt a strong resentment towards the idea of travelling by train again through a city from which I felt totally alienated. parting ways with my co-commissionee at london bridge station, I therefore - in part because I had to leave the station to find the entrance to the underground - resolved to walk through southwark; to inhabit and come to know it rather than leaving it a faceless point on my journey.

my meandering route took me past southwark cathedral, past the site of the original globe theatre and its reconstruction - I spent a long time fruitlessly searching for the rose theatre in the same area - past Tate modern, and onto the beach of the bank of the thames. Here I resolved to explore more fully a rare and extraordinary thing: a totally secluded area in the middle of london. to aid in my investigation’s fullness (as experienced by me), I decided to take another bump of ketamine (having taken two shortly before the concert - I really do recommend it).

in an altered state I wandered along the river’s bank for some time, frequently picking up interesting rocks or other items of interest. london lies on clay and chalk; I took loose lumps of chalk with me. presently I began to engage in a sort of sonic exploration of the area: finding a short length of metal scaffolding, with a child’s selfishness I struck it against the stones of one of the many bridges over the river, over and over again, for the pleasure of hearing the sound it made. I found a totally rusted boat hook (at least I assume it is a boat hook; it seems the most likely hook-shaped piece of metal to find by a river), which I cleaned to the best of my ability and used to break a cool rock down into more manageably-sized pieces, one of which I took with me. coming to an area inaccessible and watery, I turned back and retraced my steps, noticing that the tide had begun to rise.

this whole excursion had taken over an hour, and it was now going to be infinitely less practical to find transportation routes back to my parents’ house.

careless of this, I walked towards st. paul’s cathedral. it is a building I dislike; it speaks to every disastrous development in cruelty and arrogance of the 17th century, and I have expressed in writing before a desire to see it blown up. taking therefore my lump of genuine thames chalk, I scrawled on its stone “THIS BUILDING SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION 2026”. about two minutes after this the rozzers pulled up some 100 feet from where I stood; although seized with a paranoia that they might be here for me (i had been, in fact, adorning numerous surfaces with the legend “EXECUTE SUNAK”), I kept my casual gait and walked north towards st. paul’s tube station, stopping on the way to touch some statues in paternoster square. I disposed of the chalk on my way into the station.

google maps now advised me that my surest route to my parents’ house was to take a coach from marble arch. on discovering it would cost me in the neighbourhood of £16, I left the area in disgust: money isn’t real when you use contactless payments in the fare zones.

there passed, to quote the poet, a dreary time. one of my least favourite things to do is walk through central london, yet here I was. it is a disgusting place. my plan now took on this shape: I would head to euston station, and wait for the first train out to watford junction. this meant I had a lot of time to kill.

on great portland street, two things out of the ordinary happened in quick succession: a fox passed close in front of me (always a lucky and happy event), and the front panel of a bus nearby fell out of place. I told this to the driver, and he gave me a lift, free of charge, about five minutes in the wrong direction. it was agreeable to be sitting in a warm vehicle, at any rate, and I was touched by the gesture.

upon arriving at euston, I discovered that - due again to the strike - the fast trains north were not running. the station opened fifteen minutes after I arrived; I sat at the public piano and sombrely, sorrowfully played the piece that had brought me to london in the first place.

checking google maps again, I had learned that my swiftest route to my destination at this juncture was to ride the northern line to edgware and take a bus the rest of the way; this I did, slipping in and out of sleep for the duration of the journey.

when I - finally - walked through the door of the empty house, I discovered that my room had been filled with odds and ends such that it would have been impossible to sleep in it; this presumably because my parents thought that following what I suffered at their hands in december I would be unlikely to return any time in the near future. I write this therefore from their bedroom. provided I can leave here before their return, and leave the room in a state unlikely to draw their attention, I should be laughing.

the whole adventure has been, on the whole, quite a good argument for staying at home and never going anywhere

[scotianostra]

On February 19th 1594 Henry Frederick Stuart, first child of James VI and Anne of Denmark, was born at Stirling Castle.

The older brother of the ill-fated Charles, Henry Stuart would become the king who never was, many believe that if he had not died so young the Stuart dynasty may have survived. 

The charismatic Henry Frederick Stuart was the firstborn child of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark. He was named in honour of his two grandfathers, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley and Frederick II of Denmark. He became Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland at birth.

The young prince was placed in the care of John Erskine, Earl of Mar, as his father was concerned that his wife Anne of Denmark's leanings toward Catholicism might affect her son, which understandably led to tension between his parents, as were his siblings, Charles and Elizabeth.

Charles was at first a sickly child and it was not thought likely that he would survive. A sister, Margaret was born on Christmas eve 1598, but died in 1600 and a further brother, Robert, Duke of Kintyre, was born on 18th January 1602, but died in May of that year. Henry was to remain in the care of the Earl of Mar until in 1603, James VI of Scotland became King of England and the family moved south, with the exception of Charles, who was not considered strong enough to make the journey to London. He was reunited with the rest of his family when he was three and a half.

Two further siblings were born after the family moved to England, Mary Stuart was born in April 1605 but died of pneumonia at 17 months old in September 1607 and was buried at Westminster Abbey. James and Anne's final child, Sophia Stuart, named for Anne's mother, Sophia of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, was born in June 1606 but lived only a day.

In 1605, Henry entered Magdalen College, Oxford, he did not always see eye to eye with his father, disapproved of his father's pleasure-loving court and the royal favourite Robert Carr, whom he actively disliked, he was also against the imprisonment of Sir Walter Ralegh in the Tower of London, whom he held in great esteem. Henry became automatically Duke of Cornwall on his father's accession to the English throne and was invested Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 1610.

As a young man, the would-be king showed great promise and was intelligent and athletic. Described as an "obdurate Protestant", when his father proposed a French marriage, he replied that he was 'resolved that two religions should not lie in his bed. “He was tall and of a high stature, his body strong and well-proportioned,” recorded William Hayden, groom of the bed-chamber, “the colour of his face somewhat swart and scorched with the sun, his whole face and visage comely and beautiful, looking for the most part with a sweet, smiling, and amiable countenance, and with full of gravity…”

Prince Henry was extremely popular in England and often eclipsed his father, for whom the same could not be said. Relations between father and son were often tense, on one occasion, whilst they were hunting near Royston, James was heard to criticize Henry for lacking enthusiasm for the chase, Henry initially moved to strike his father with a cane but thought better of it and rode off, most of the hunting party then followed him.

Henry often teased his nine-year-old younger brother Charles, Duke of York, snatching the hat of a bishop, he placed it on Charles' head, then informed him that when he became king he would make Charles Archbishop of Canterbury, so Charles would have a long robe to hide his rickety legs. The frustrated Charles stamped on the hat and was taken away in tears.

In common with his brother Charles, Henry was a keen collector of paintings, sculpture and books, at the age of 16, he had already built up an art collection, which included drawings by Holbein, which are now housed in the Windsor Castle library. He also enjoyed music and literature and had an interest in architecture.

On 6th November 1612 Henry Stuart died from typhoid fever at the age of 18, though at the time there were rumours of poisoning, the diagnosis can be made with reasonable certainty from written records of the post-mortem examination. Prince Henry's early death was widely regarded as a tragedy for the nation. Charles Carlton related that "Few heirs to the English throne have been as widely and deeply mourned as Prince Henry."

His body lay in state at St. James's Palace for four weeks. The great writers of the day, Ben Jonson, John Donne, George Herbert wrote elegies, Richard Sackville, Earl of Dorset, wrote "Our rising sun is set ere scarce he had shone, and.all our glory lies buried,".

On 7th December, over a thousand people walked in the mile-long cortege to Westminster Abbey to hear the two-hour sermon delivered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Prince Charles, the new heir to the throne, fell ill after Henry's death, but attended the funeral as chief mourner, James I, who detesting funerals, refused to attend.

i can find no details of how the Scots liked Henry Stuart, or nothing to say whether he ever returned after the family moved to England, he was long dead by the time his father made his one visit north in 1617. 

[reasoningdaily]

Royal experts say King Charles should apologize for the monarchy's racist past.

The monarchy has turned a blind eye to the major role it played in Britain's slave trade. 

Charles has expressed his "sorrow over the past" but hasn't held the monarchy accountable.

King Charles will undoubtedly be monarch for a shorter period than his predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years before her death last year.

At 74, Charles has limited time to carve out his legacy before passing the throne to his son Prince William.

But royal experts agree Charles could still make a significant impact on the institution. They say if there's one thing the king should do during his reign to make a lasting impression, it's apologize for the monarchy's racist past.

The royal family has turned a blind eye to its racist history   

The royal family has failed to fully acknowledge the monarchy's part in Britain's slave trade, which involved the transportation and forced labor of African people in exchange for goods.

A number of British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth I and James I — sponsored, supported, or profited from Britain's involvement in slavery, The Guardian's David Conn reported in April. And although the full extent of the royal institution's involvement is not known, Charles has issued his public support to a research project looking into the monarchy's links to slavery, according to another Guardian report from April.

Of course, racism isn't just a thing of the past. The British royals have faced allegations of racism in recent years. In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey that a senior member of the royal family made racist remarks about their son, Archie, before he was born, and in their 2022 Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan," they said the monarchy wrote off British tabloids' racist treatment of Meghan as a "rite of passage."

In November, Lady Susan Hussey, a lady-in-waiting to Camilla, the Queen Consort, resigned after Ngozi Fulani, the founder of the charity Sistah Space, said a member of palace staff — who she did not name, but it later emerged was Hussey — asked her where she "really came from" at an event at Buckingham Palace. Fulani told Insider the interaction, which Hussey apologized for in December, made her feel "so uncomfortable" and "violated."

Charles should hold the monarchy accountable, royal experts say

Charles' support of the research project investigating the royals' involvement in slavery may suggest he is taking a different approach than Queen Elizabeth II, who never acknowledged the monarchy's role in supporting the slave trade. But it isn't enough, royal experts told Insider.

They say the king could take things a step further by fully acknowledging and publicly apologizing for the monarchy's links to slavery, and by listening to people in communities affected by racism. Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace did not respond to Insider's request for comment on this story.

Royal commentator Kristen Meinzer told Insider that Charles should offer a direct public apology, rather than "expressions of sorrow over the past," referring to a speech the king gave at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda in June.

"I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to deepen my own understanding of slavery's enduring impact," Charles said in part, according to Sky News.

It wasn't the first time Charles addressed the subject. In 2018, Charles condemned "the appalling atrocity of the slave trade" in a speech during a visit to Ghana, The Guardian reported at the time.

Jack Royston, a royal correspondent for Newsweek, told Insider that Charles could make a bigger impact by addressing the "specific role the monarchy played" in slavery.

"Charles' biggest task as king is to address the royal family's historic links to slavery and colonialism," Royston said.

"It's a very tricky subject for the monarchy because Foreign Office policy is not to apologize or pay reparations, and that is what is being asked of him," Royston added, referring to a department of the British government.

"On paper, the king should not contradict the stance of his government," Royston said. "However, anyone with a heart and a sense of compassion can see that the damage done by slavery and colonialism was real, was heartbreaking, and created generational trauma that outlived the crimes themselves."

The king can do more than just apologize if he wants to make a difference

Chika Okeke-Agulu, an art historian and a professor at Princeton University, told Insider that the king can wield the monarch's symbolic power to effect real change, instead of using it to support the status quo as Queen Elizabeth did.

"The Queen was a product of empire," Okeke-Agulu said. "She was a child of empire and was still connected to the ideologies and world views of empire."

"King Charles is not," he went on to say. "So for him to demonstrate a generational change and shift from the attitudes and worldviews of the British monarchy, he has to take the steps that his mother did not take."

Okeke-Agulu pointed to specific actions the king could take in addition to apologizing for the monarchy's ties to slavery — such as addressing the Windrush generation scandal, in which UK citizens who were born in Caribbean countries were deported or mistreated.

He said the king could also support the return of artifacts Britain took from other countries — like one of the Benin bronzes, which was taken from a museum in Nigeria in 1973 by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the president at the time, and given as a gift to the Queen, according to The Art Newspaper; it remains in the royal family's collection today. Okeke-Agulu said that there have been some efforts by British museums in recent years to return stolen artifacts to their countries of origin, but endorsement from the monarch could spur more action.

"I think that even the symbolic gesture of announcing that he's very interested in this issue would encourage, perhaps even catalyze, new efforts by these British institutions," Okeke-Agulu said. 

Likewise, Meinzer suggested Charles could donate to and listen to communities affected by racism that feel they've been "negatively and systematically harmed by his institution."

And after the incident with Lady Susan Hussey, Diane Abbott, a member of Parliament for the Labour Party, told CNN in December that the royal family needs to change internally before it can spur changes in the UK and beyond.

"I would like to see them have more Black people in the royal household, I would like to see them genuinely open their arms to Meghan Markle, and I would like to see them use their role to try and encourage a genuinely multiracial society," she said.

NPR also reported in April that the group Heirs of Slavery — which is made up of the ancestors of those who profited off the transatlantic slave trade — has approached King Charles to work with them, which would offer the monarch a tangible way to take accountability for his family's history.

If the king chooses not to take any action, Okeke-Agulu said, Charles "will be basically saying that not much has changed on the very subject that defined Britain as a political phenomenon, cultural entity, and as an institution that has to care about ethics and morals."

Charles could strengthen the monarchy's future by addressing its ugly past

If Charles takes meaningful steps to address the monarchy's history, it could help the future of the monarchy.

"Taking these steps would not just benefit the people of the Commonwealth and Charles himself, it would also serve to smooth the path for William and Kate Middleton, who presented themselves as out-of-touch overlords during their disastrous Caribbean tour," Meinzer said, referencing the couple's royal tour in the region in March 2022.

The couple undertook the tour on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, as part of the late monarch's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Elizabeth was head of state of 14 Commonwealth countries, almost all of which are former colonies of the British Empire; Charles took over as head of state after her death.

William and Kate canceled the first stop on their tour, Belize, after locals organized protests ahead of their arrival and carried signs referencing the monarchy's colonial past. There were also protests in Jamaica, as citizens argued that the UK should pay reparations for the slave trade. 

William and Kate were also criticized after photos showing them greeting children through holes in a wire fence on a football field in Kingston, Jamaica, were released, Newsweek reported at the time. 

William addressed the criticism in a statement on Twitter shortly after the tour, saying it brought an opportunity to reflect and learn and "brought into even sharper focus questions about the past and the future."

The same week that William and Kate visited the nation, Belize and Jamaica signaled their intentions to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state before her death in 2022, according to The Independent. This came after Barbados removed the Queen as its head of state and became a republic in 2021. And it's possible other Commonwealth realms could follow suit during Charles' reign, as Insider's John Haltiwanger previously reported.

Okeke-Agulu said the "rituals of empire" that instilled loyalty into Commonwealth countries are fading with time, leaving many wondering why they remain loyal to the monarchy at all. 

"The institution itself is going to be increasingly in a precarious situation," he went on to say. "But one of the things it can do is to buy new favors, and you can do that by addressing the very crucial and important issues and questions that a huge segment of the world's population wishes for the monarchy to address."

While a vocally anti-racist monarchy would be a strength for the institution itself — helping the family distance itself from "questions of unconscious bias and racism behind closed doors," as Meinzer told Insider — it would also be an important historical moment for the royals to take responsibility for ancestral abuses.

"If he tried to address these things now, he will be doing his children and his children's children a favor, and in fact, doing Britain a favor," Okeke-Agulu said of Charles, adding: "So long as there are human beings whose ancestors experienced that institution, this question will never go away."

By taking responsibility for the monarchy's past, Charles could help the institution clear the skeletons out of its closet and move forward.

If he doesn't, the monarchy risks getting left behind — and losing the world's respect once and for all.

This story is part of "Charles in Charge," our package of stories all about King Charles' coronation. Read the rest here.

[gorogues]

Black

Black Variants: Blacke, Blake, Blagg

• Current frequencies: GB 27399, Ireland 4202

• GB frequency 1881: 19285

• Main GB location 1881: widespread: esp. in Scotland; also N England

• Main Irish location 1847–64: widespread: esp. Ulster

1 English: nickname from Middle English blac (Old English blæc ) ‘black’, i. e. dark complexioned. See also Blatch.

Further information: Wlfricus Niger (about 1080, in Tengvik) is said to have received this nickname because he once went unrecognized among his foes after blackening his face with charcoal.

Early bearers: England:

Willelmus Blac, Niger, 1086 in Domesday Book (Herts, Devon); Godebertus le blac, 1130 in Pipe Rolls (Carmarthen); Thomas Blac, 1198 in Curia Regis Rolls (Norfolk); Edericke le Blacke, 1275 in Hundred Rolls (Lincs); Agnes Black, 1560 in IGI (Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumb); Rychard Black, 1560 in IGI (North Walsham, Norfolk); John Black, 1562 in IGI (Saint Giles Cripplegate, London); Richard Black, 1562 in IGI (Royston, WR Yorks); Anna Black, 1564 in IGI (Hentland, Herefs).

Scotland: Adam the Black, 1303 in Scotland Calendar (Lanark); Thomas Blak, 1376 in Morton Register, Scotland (Rahill); James Blak and William Blake, 1498 in Lanark Records (Lanark, Lanarks); Janet Blak, 1561 in IGI (Dunfermline, Fife); Pitir Black, 1608 in IGI (Dumfries, Dumfriess).

2 Scottish: in Gaelic-speaking areas this was adopted as a translation of the epithet dubh ‘dark, black-(haired)’, or of various other names based on Gaelic dubh ‘black’, see Duff.

Early bearers: Scotland:

Donald Black, 1671 in IGI (Inveraray, Argyll); Alexander Black, 1704 in IGI (Cromdale, Inverness); Neill Black, 1708 in IGI (Jura, Argyll).

3 Jewish: probably adopted as a translation of a like-meaning or for a like-sounding name in some other European language.

Early bearers: Israel Black, born in ‘foreign parts’, in Census 1841 (Kings Lynn, Norfolk); Barnett Black, commercial traveller, born in Russia, in Census 1881 (Poplar, Middx); Hyman Black, draughtsman born in London, in Census 1891 (Westminster, Middx); Isaac Black, cabinetmaker, 1893 in Directory of UK Jews (Bootle, Lancs); Isaac Black, tailor, 1895 in Preston Jewish Community (Preston, Lancs); Israel Isaac Black, printing canvasser, born in Russia, in Census 1911.

[the-once-and-future-love]

So Merlin was absolutely a Favorite, right?

LONG META (kinda) POST AHEAD: ((Be warned there’s also some of this stuff that doesn’t necessarily mix with canon BUT tbh it COULD. And should. Fanfic writers....please. I beg of you. ))

A favourite/ favorite was the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person, the term is used of individuals delegated significant political power by a ruler. 

The term is also sometimes employed by writers who want to avoid terms such as "royal mistress", or "friend", "companion" or "lover" of either sex. Several favourites had sexual relations with the monarch, but the feelings of the monarch for the favourite covered the full gamut from a simple faith in the favourite's abilities to various degrees of emotional affection and dependence, sometimes even sexual infatuation.

The term has an inbuilt element of disapproval and is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "One who stands unduly high in the favour of a prince"

Titles and estates were usually given lavishly to favourites.

Dislike from all classes could be especially intense in the case of favourites who were elevated from humble, or at least minor, backgrounds by royal favour.

Some favourites came from very humble backgrounds. Some examples:

a Jester

a Stonemason (architect)

 a Barber

 And of course, servants!

A few famous Favorites:

Ji Ru- a trusted personal servant of Emperor Gaozu, the founder of China's Han Dynasty.  Ji Ru was thought to have been Gaozu's pillow companion, or homosexual lover, and that Ji Ru had more access to the emperor than did ministers. ‘Day and night they were by the ruler's side, and all the high ministers were obliged to apply to them when they wished to speak to the emperor.’

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Antinous- favourite of Emperor Hadrian.

"The way that Hadrian took the boy on his travels, kept close to him at moments of spiritual, moral or physical exaltation, and, after his death, surrounded himself with his images, shows an obsessive craving for his presence, a mystical-religious need for his companionship."

—Royston Lambert, 1984

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George Villiers- was favourite to both James I and his son Charles I of England.

Money was raised to purchase Villiers a new wardrobe, and intense lobbying secured his appointment as Royal Cup-bearer, a position that allowed him to make conversation with the king. Villiers began to appear as a dancer in masques (similar to musicals I think??) from 1615, in which he could exhibit his grace of movement and beauty of body.

In 1615 he was knighted as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber. In 1616, when he was made the King's Master of Horse, he was elevated to the peerage as Baron Whaddon, Viscount Villiers, and made a Knight of the Garter.

Eventually Villers became one of the highest ranking nobles in the land other than the royal family. (Before he was assassinated) 

I found this lovely paper called 

Twin Souls: Monarchs and Favourites in Early

Seventeenth-Century Spain and although it is directed towards Spain rather than ye olde Britain. I think quite a bit of what is discussed is very relevant to Merlin and Arthur. (Note: In Spain they also called the Favorite by ‘Privado’)

I.E.

Servants and Rulers called each other friends. 

‘one soul in two bodies’ hmm....a little like ‘two sides of the same coin’??

The favorite defended the king and his interests from everything, including those in his own kingdom. Merlin does this A LOT, I’d say. 

Merlin counsels Arthur the entire series, helping him in tough decisions and giving him advice. Arthur listens to Merlin more than anyone else (though he should have listened more)

YUP

YUP YUP

There it is again!  ‘they are joined together as if they were only one’. 

Merlin has tons of influence in the court of Camelot because he has such intimate access to the King. His devotion and care for Arthur and Camelot go above and beyond. 

Merlin was a Favorite~ Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.

Also an aside: Please read this fic by Astolat which kind of is based on this premise! (It’s one of my faves tho it is kinda N-s-f-w)

Let me know your opinions and what you think?? 

((And yeah most of this info comes from this paper and from wikipedia’s page on the topic))

[elizadoolittlethings]

Mark Gatiss: ‘The League of Gentlemen was a premonition of Brexit’

After a turn on stage as George III, the co-founder of the League is returning to horror to recreate Dracula for TV. What he finds ‘frightening and debilitating’ now, though, is leaving the EU 

by Arifa Akbar

Mark Gatiss is recalling an early memory, rocking back and forth on the sofa as he talks. It is an “extraordinarily vivid” moment from when he lived opposite a psychiatric hospital in County Durham. The institution was central to his childhood, a “colony” in which his mother and father worked, where he went to swim, to trampoline, to see films. Except, on this occasion, he was left on one of the wards with his brother to wait for his parents. “I must have been around five. There was a boy rocking on a bed. As I remember it, he had an empty eye socket. He had his thumb in it and he was just rocking – like this.”

Gatiss takes his thumb to his eye and rocks some more. It is a baroque vision, creepy enough to make you squeal, and befitting for one of the creators of the stage show and TV series The League of Gentlemen. As Gatiss says: “You can’t get more northern gothic, can you?”

It is clear he enjoys playing up the northern gothic. His Twitter tagline reads: “Actor. Writer. Strangler.” In person, there is no hint of gloom. He is sweet and sunny, an optimist by his own admission. Still, an unprosperous northern childhood and those years of observing mental illness – and the world’s responses to it – continue to serve him at the age of 52. He is currently in Nottingham, in rehearsals to play the titular lead in Alan Bennett’s 1991 play, The Madness of George III, at the Nottingham Playhouse. The play – which was adapted for a 1994 film, The Madness of King George, starring Helen Mirren and Nigel Hawthorne – dramatises the monarch’s mental illness.

“It was very interesting [to grow up opposite the hospital]. I have a lot experience to draw on for this play. And it’s interesting to think about mental health in the 18th century … It’s a challenge to chart the king in his ‘normal’ state, as it were, and then what happens to him. You have to make sure there’s a journey into his condition, so you have somewhere to go.”

Brexit is like slitting your own throat and going to bed saying: ‘I’ll see how I am in the morning’

Since the TV version of the League – which followed the tormented outcasts and oddballs of the fictional town of Royston Vasey – landed in 1999 and earned Gatiss and his co-stars a legion of fans, he has helped to create some of the most popular shows on TV. These include the revived Doctor Who (as a writer and an actor) and Sherlock, a reimagining of Sherlock Holmes as a 21st-century detective, which he co-created with Steven Moffat and in which he stars as Holmes’s brother, Mycroft. In between, he has worked on films and written books and plays. His stint in Nottingham follows a nationwide tour ofthe League, an Oscar-tipped film (The Favourite) and The Dead Room, a yet-to-be-aired Christmas ghost story starring Simon Callow, which he wrote and directed. After The Madness of George III, he will team up with Moffat again for a BBC/Netflix adaptation of the vampire classic Dracula. “I do work hard and I think that’s a good thing,” he says. “Work hard, be kind, that’s my motto.”

Filming for Dracula will start next year, but Gatiss does not plan to act in it. He will not be drawn on who will be cast as the vampire, but says he and Moffat thought carefully before deciding to set the series in its original period, the 19th century: “We said when we started Sherlock that we briefly got custodianship of the keys to Baker Street and we felt: ‘It’s our go.’ So, we wanted to have ‘our go’ at Dracula and with that we wanted to do all the treats – a big, spooky castle and the rest of it.”

Sherlock was set in the modern day for the opposite reason: “We felt it had become so swamped with Victoriana that people had lost sight of what it was – which is essentially a flat-share story of two unlikely friends, one of whom solves crimes. That was the really exciting thing, to just go back to basics.” While the series has been a runaway success, there have been criticisms: one Guardian article lamented that his Sherlock was morphing into James Bond; it vexed Gatiss so much that he sent the Guardian a rejoinder in rhyme, outlining the differences between his hero and Ian Fleming’s.

There have been other charges of “unfaithfulness” in Gatiss’s adaptations, but he is adamant about his right to play with an original story. “I feel very strongly about not just drearily reproducing the book. You are duty-bound to think: ‘Here’s an idea, why don’t we flip this round,’ especially if people know it well. It doesn’t spoil the original. No one burns the manuscript … the Tardis would never have left the junkyard in the 1960s if it wasn’t about change.”

And what greater change than a female doctor? The new series is the first with which Gatiss has not been involved since Doctor Who relaunched in 2005. How does he feel about Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor? “First, it’s lovely that I’m enjoying watching it on a Sunday night and not knowing anything about it. I have even tried to avoid the trailer for the next time. And I have said for a very long time that there should be female Doctors. As soon as you watch it, you say: ‘Of course, why not?’ All you need, ever, is for the right person to be playing the part. Jodie is instantly likable, funny, delightfully odd.”

If that is the case, can we – should we – stop at Doctor Who or extend a gender-blind, colour-blind policy to all period dramas? It depends how literal we want to be, Gatiss says, but he balks at the prospect of a female Bond. “Doctor Who is an alien with two hearts who lives in a dimensionally transcendental phone box and can periodically change his or her appearance. James Bond is a man. There’s no way out of that. It becomes a very reductive argument. If you want to create a really kickass new heroine or hero, then do something else.”

If you were to create a female Bond, he adds, would you then follow Fleming’s blueprint of making her a sexist lothario? “What is it about James Bond you want to change? Is it just the sex or is it everything else? In which case, you’ve got a different character anyway.”

Gatiss was not long out of studying theatre arts at Bretton Hall College in West Yorkshire when he co-wrote the League with Jeremy Dyson, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, whom he met there. It has been a long, loyal partnership, even though they went their separate ways – and thrived – before returning after 13 years to take the show back on the road. “We never fell out, we just stopped doing it,” Gatiss says. “We had been doing it virtually day in, day out for 11 years. So, we decided to do other stuff. The extraordinary thing about the tour was that it felt like no time had passed, which is what great friendships are about.”

The League began as a stage sketch show in 1994, when standup was more dominant in comedy. Gatiss and the others were enlisted to fill a slot at a fringe festival. “We did it for five nights and it went down really well. I remember a friend of mine saying: ‘You should do something with this.’” They did – and won the Perrier award at the Edinburgh fringe in 1997. “We did what made us laugh. All the things we loved ranged from proper horror to the horror of embarrassment; Alan Bennett, Victoria Wood, Mike Leigh. It was very much about our northern upbringings, too – we were identifying our own experiences of the world of the north. It was real anger and despair and oddness.”

Bennett turned out to be a huge fan of the League. “It’s how I came to meet Alan and it was just astonishing to think that he liked The League of Gentlemen. We have always said what a major influence he was for us. I remember so well the first thing I saw of his was a play called Our Winnie [from 1982]. I only watched it because Winnie was my mother’s name. It’s a half-hour drama where Elizabeth Spriggs takes her mentally disabled daughter to the crematorium on a Sunday. I just remember looking at it and thinking: ‘How does he know all this?’ It was just like my life! The way people spoke, the colloquialisms and the amazing sense of oppressive Sunday tedium.”

Two decades on, Royston Vasey’s turned-in world seems to resemble Britain more than it did when it was conceived, I suggest – the local shop for local people, the suspicion of the outsider taken to its freakish, inbred, comic extremity. “Yes, I look at it and think: ‘It’s a bit like a premonition,’” he says. “The idea that: ‘There’s nothing for you here, go away.’ That’s why we pushed it a bit in the specials last year. We were never satirical, but we found it irresistible and deliberately got [the character] Edward to say: ‘It’s time we took back control.’”

The tour took Gatiss to 47 venues around Britain. Did he sense a change, post-Brexit? “Yes. Some places are rust-belt Britain. They’ve been abandoned. I thought constantly of Disraeli and ‘two nations’ [“Two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy”]. It made me think that some people must look at the events in Westminster as if they’re taking place on the moon. That’s why, when they were finally given the chance, they kicked back. And that’s why we’re in this fucking mess.”

It is not just the rising intolerance of the “immigrant” outsider that he fears, but also the erosion of other liberal, humanist values. As a gay man – he is married to the actor Ian Hallard – he has never felt personally threatened in London, where he lives, “but you go out of London and it’s very different. You go to certain parts of the country and you think: ‘I would modify my behaviour here.’”

The regions around his birthplace were the heartland for leave voters, but Gatiss is proud to have grown up in the north and in a working-class household: his father was the chief engineer at the psychiatric hospital and his mother was a carer and secretary. “I think my background did me an awful lot of good. There’s a very good line from Doctor Who: ‘Never lose sight of your horizons.’ There’s nothing wrong with coming from one place and moving to another place, but it’s good to know that and honour it. And also to acknowledge its flaws – it doesn’t have to be perfect.”

Brexit upsets him immensely. He speaks of it in irate exclamations and bloody analogies: “Brexit, to me, is like slitting your own throat and going to bed saying: ‘I’ll see how I am in the morning.’ I’m a sickeningly optimistic person and that’s what worries me about how depressed I am about it all. The temptation is to totally disengage because it’s so frightening and debilitating, but if you do that they’ve won.”

The Madness of George III is at Nottingham Playhouse until 24 November

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Live Picks: 6/8-6/11

Hop Along; Photo by Tonje Thilesen

BY JORDAN MAINZER

The weekend’s got plenty of music and a couple more festivals. Check out what to see.

6/8: Bill Frisell Trio, Old Town School of Folk Music

Bill Frisell has long been one of the most innovative jazz guitarists, injecting influences from Americana/country (see Blues Dream), Malian guitar music (see his excellent The Intercontinentals), and even ambient/experimental music. To see him play in any capacity is a treat. This trio performances features bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston.

6/8: The Black Dahlia Murder, House of Blues

Tonight, Michigan death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder plays last year’s Nightbringers in its entirety, their best album since Ritual and certainly one of their best records yet. We previously covered a show of theirs in Joliet to support 2015′s Abysmal, and if that was anything to go by, they’re experts at combining melody and power on stage as well as in the studio.

Knoxville deathcore band Whitechapel (playing This Is Exile in its entirety) co-headlines. Italian death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse and blackened death metal bands Aversions Crown and Shadow of Intent open.

6/8: Young Widows, Subterranean

Tonight, Young Widows celebrates the 10-year anniversary of their album Old Wounds by playing it in its entirety as well as playing some never-before-played tracks from their just-released compilation DECAYED: Ten Years of Cities, Wounds, Lightness, and Pain. Earlier this week, we spoke with front-man Evan Patterson about the new album and the upcoming show.

Singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle and local post-hardcore heroes Sweet Cobra open.

6/8: The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, Lincoln Hall

There’s a reason that this band has made it to our top albums of both 2015 and 2017 and that their show three years ago at Subterranean was one of the best we’ve reviewed. The band’s trademark mix of post-rock, post-hardcore, and truly tender emo makes their sound unmistakable. Their stories, filled with tales of sexual violence, feminist revenge, and experiences with xenophobia have hit hard for many. Yet, their most successful songs remain as vaguely relatable as their music is expansive. Their live show is becoming increasingly ambient, as well, a refreshing shift for a band not content to stay within any one scene.

Baltimore Indie post-hardcore band Pianos Become The Teeth co-headline. LA garage rock trio Teenage Wrist opens.

6/8-6/10: Chicago Blues Festival, Millennium Park

Headlining performances take place in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and include tributes to founder and owner of Delmark Records Bob Koester and legendary blues musician Little Walter, as well as a performance by a living legend, Mavis Staples.

We previewed Mavis Staples’ headlining show at the Vic Theatre back in February:

“Since 2010′s stunning You Are Not Alone, Chicago legend Mavis Staples has fostered a fruitful musical relationship with another beloved Chicagoan: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. Three out of the past four albums feature production and/or songwriting from Tweedy, and his minimalism is the perfect complement to Staples’ deep soul. Her most recent offering is If All I Was Was Black, an outward and explicit political statement. Live, Staples tends to cherry pick from her recent discography but also play Staples Singers classics and covers of The Band and Buffalo Springfield.”

Vieux Farka Toure plays the Budweiser Crossroads Stage (at South Chase Promenade) on Saturday at 2:45 P.M. The Malian singer and guitarist is more than just the son of the legendary Ali Farka Toure; he’s put out some great albums in his own right, namely his self-titled debut and 2011′s wide-ranging The Secret (I see you, Dave Matthews feature). His most recent album is last year’s Samba, which features the limber and joyous “Bonheur”.

Fantastic Negrito opens for Mavis Staples on Sunday at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. His subversive, hilarious blues punk broke out in 2016 with The Last Days of Oakland, and he’s got a new album out next Friday with Please Don’t Be Dead. So far, he’s released two songs from it: the blistering “Plastic Hamburgers” and funky “The Duffler”.

6/8-6/10: Ribfest Chcago, Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Berteau

You can even be a vegetarian and enjoy Ribfest because it usually books pretty good bands. This year, headliners include Southern rockers The Weeks and country punks The Waco Brothers tonight, SILY favorite Algiers and indie folk act Yoke Lore tomorrow night, and 2000′s hype kings Ra Ra Riot and Americana duo Striking Matches on Sunday.

Algiers’ The Underside of Power was one of our top albums of last year. They’re a stellar live band, lead singer Franklin James Fisher equal parts soulful and angry, the band behind him delving into everything from ramshackle post-punk to ragtime and blues.

6/9: Tech N9ne: House of Blues

Divisive and lyrically dexterous Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne comes around pretty often, but like Los Lobos, that’s reason for me to always say “I’ll catch them next time.” Eventually, you just need to bite the bullet. Albums like All 6′s and 7′s and Something Else cemented him as an ambitious rapper who can succeed when working with big concepts and other mega rappers, while recent albums like Planet and Special Effects have showed he can be a hit-maker. He’s got 20 albums to his name and a ton of other EPs. Not everything he produces is quality, but he’s pretty prolific.

Hip hop artists Krizz Kaliko, Just Juice, Joey Cool, King ISO, and Mackenzie Nicole open.

6/9: Clams Casino, East Room

We covered influential beat-maker Clams Casino’s set at Day For Night 2016, where we noted that both he and the audience seemed a bit bored. Something tells me, however, that catching him in a crowded club at night is better than catching him in a half-empty post office in the middle of the day. (I listened to Instrumentals a couple days ago, and it still bangs.) 

Producer Plu2o NASH opens.

6/9: Liz Phair, Empty Bottle

She’s got a sold out show at Empty Bottle and a major slot at this year’s Riot Fest. That’s because Matador records just released Girly-Sound to Guyville, a 25th anniversary retrospective of Liz Phair’s debut Exile in Guyville that even more notably includes remasters of her Girly Sound demo tapes. To celebrate the occasion, Phair’s set should be heavy on Guyville material, perhaps with a few highlights from Whip-Smart or Whitechocolatespaceegg. 

Indie darling Soccer Mommy opens.

6/9: The Mavericks, Thalia Hall

Tex-Mex band The Mavericks have been perhaps at their strongest since their 2010s reunion. 2013′s excellent In Time may be their best album as a whole, while 2015′s Mono (mixed in monophonic sound) appropriately emphasized production over hooks. Last year’s Brand New Day veered a bit towards Americana--just listen to those powered out fuzz riffs behind the Tex-Mex on “Damned (If You Do)”. Even if the new record wasn’t as good as the previous two, it was at least a symptom of a band unwilling to stay put.

6/9: Live from Here with Chris Thile, Ravinia

Chris Thile’s done it all: played with acclaimed bluegrass bands like Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, won a MacArthur Genius award, and covered Bach on a solo album. Now, he takes over for Garrison Keillor, who was accused of sexual harassment, on Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion). Special guests tomorrow night include guitarist Parker Millsap (who we just previewed), acoustic instrumentalist band Hawktail, comedian Tom Papa, and duet partner Gaby Moreno.

6/10: Traschan Sinatras, SPACE

Scottish indie pop band Trashcan Sinatras embarked on an acoustic tour last year. Now, they’re on their “One Night, Two Albums” tour, in which they’ll play in full their 1990 debut Cake & 1993 follow-up I've Seen Everything as well as selections from their more recent discography. Their last album was 2016′s Wild Pendulum--but I’d hope for cuts from 2004′s Weightlifting. 

6/10: Simon Joyner, Empty Bottle

Omaha singer-songwriter Simon Joyner is the type to have laid back and made himself a steady presence in the Americana world. Those he’s influenced and collaborated with, like Beck, Conor Oberst, and John Darnielle, have sold more records than he has, but his music remains just as present. Last year’s Step Into The Earthquake followed 2015′s excellent Grass, Branch, & Bone, which we spoke to him about at length in our feature Palpable Pain.

Chicago singer-songwriter Gia Margaret and singer Angela James (joined by Jordan Martins of Quarter Mile Thunder on pedal steel) open.

6/10: Hop Along, Metro Chicago

We caught Hop Along’s intimate, energetic set at House of Vans last year after they had multiple years to iron out the songs from their great Painted Shut album. This time around, they have another excellent album to their name: Bark Your Head Off, Dog, released a couple months ago. In recording the new album, the band spent extra time in the studio, resulting in songs filled with strings, Rhodes, and complex, layered harmonies. The extent to which they’re able to replicate the album live is a selling point for seeing them just as much as lead singer Frances Quinlan’s incredible voice.

Ex Hex-offshot Bat Fangs opens.

6/10: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Riviera

They did it. It was an ambitious promise, but Australian psych rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard released 5 albums last year (including Murder of the Universe, reviewed on SILY). They were all good, but none as good as 2016′s truly nonstop Nonagon Infinity. Expect them to play from their entire recent discography minus Sketches of Brunswick East, which was released in collaboration with Mild High Club.

Melbourne rockers Amyl & The Sniffers opens.

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Dr. Death’s victim list

Acton, Lily Adams, Lizzie Adkinson, Sarah Adshead, Norman Adshead, Rose Ann Aitken, Irene Andrew, Dorothy Mary Andrew, Joseph Andrew, Mary Emma Arrandale, Albert Arrowsmith, Winifred Ashcroft, Netta Ashton, Dora Elizabeth Ashton, Ellen Ashworth, Ada Ashworth, Brenda Ashworth, Elizabeth Ashworth, James Ashworth, Sarah Aveyard, Clara Ethel Baddeley, Elizabeth Mary Baddeley, John Bagshaw, Bertha Barber, Squire Bardsley, Joseph Bardsley, Lily Bardsley, Nellie Barker, Elsie Barlow, Charles Henry Barnes, James Edward Battersby, Elizabeth Baxter, William Beech, Joseph Bell, Norman John Bennett, Ethel Bennett, Frances Bennett, Nellie Bennison, Charlotte Bent, Arthur Berry, Irene Bill, Edith Annie Birchall, Mary Ivy Bird, Violet May Black, Alice Boardman, Kathleen May Boardman, Mary Louisa Bogle, Geoffrey Bolland, Alice Bowers, Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw, Miriam Brady, Edith Bramwell, Harold Bramwell, Vera Brassington, Charles Geoffrey Brassington, Nancy Anne Bridge, Doris Bridge, Jane Brierley, Albert Brierley, Edith Broadbent, Lily Brock, Edith Brocklehurst, Charles Edward Brocklehurst, Vera Brooder, Irene Brookes, Lily Brookes, May Brown, Alice Brown, Mary Alice Brown, William Henry Buckland, Edward Buckley, Ethel Burke, Elizabeth Mary Butcher, Lydia Edith Cains, Ida Callaghan, Sean Stuart Calverley, Edith Campbell, Annie Carradice, Marion Carrington, Alice Carroll, Josephine May Cartwright, Hannah Chadwick, Wilfred Challinor, Ivy Elizabeth Challoner, Genevieve Chapman, Irene Chappell, Alice Chappell, Wilfred Charlton, John Charnock, George Cheetham, Albert Cheetham, Alfred Cheetham, Elsie Cheetham, Hena Cheetham, Norah Cheetham, Thomas Chidlow, Amy Clarke, Fanny Clayton, Elsie Clayton, Frances Clee, Beatrice Helen Clough, James Condon, Thomas Connaughton, Alice Hilda Connors, Michael Conway, Margaret Ann Coomber, Frederick Cooper, Ann Copeland, Erla Copeland, Sydney Hoskins Couldwell, Constance Anne Coulthard, Ann Coutts, Mary Couzens, Hilda Mary Cox, Eileen Theresa Crompton, Eileen Daphne Crompton, Frank Crompton, John Crossley, Lily Cullen, Lilian Cuthbert, Valerie Davies, Cissie Davies, Eric Davies, Fred Davies, Miriam Dawson, Fanny Dean, Elsie Lorna Dean, Joan Edwina Delaney, Bessie Denham, Christopher Dentith, Frederick Devenport, Ronnie Dixon, Alice Dobb, Edgar Dolan, Ethel Drinkwater, Alice Drummond, Joseph Dudley, Mary Rose Dutton, Elaine Earls, Doris Earnshaw, William Eddleston, Harold Eddleston, Monica Edge, Agnes Evans, Bethel Anne Everall, Hannah Everall, Joseph Vincent Farrell, Phyllis Fernley, Marie Antoinette Firman, Mary Elizabeth Fish, Hilda Fitton, Hilda Fletcher, Dorothy Fletcher, Elizabeth Floyd, Arthur Fogg, Leah Foulkes, Edwin Fowden, Thomas Fox, Moira Ashton France, John Freeman, Harold Freeman, Winifred Frith, Hannah Galpin, Minnie Doris Irene Garlick, Rose Garlick, Violet Garratt, Mary Alice Garside, Millicent Gaskell, Marion Gaunt, Mary Gee, Nellie Gess, Clifford Givens, William Goddard, Edith Godfrey, Elsie Golds, Annie 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New Year Eve’s Food at Royston | New Year Burger Special at King James

British winter holidays are known for their special culinary flair. While roasted turkey and Christmas pudding are the most popular traditional festive foods. Burgers have also made an appearance on holiday menus. British winter holiday burgers are known for their festive ingenuity, seasonal ingredients, and comforting flavours. A few of Britain's most beloved winter holiday burgers, along with an explanation of why they've become such crowd pleasers for New Year Eve’s Food at Royston:

Turkey burger with cranberries:

Delicious turkey patties, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and a touch of sage make up the ingredients.

The Turkey Cranberry Burger captures the spirit of the season by drawing influence from the classic Christmas turkey feast. The turkey patty is a healthy and savoury foundation. While the cranberry sauce brings out the classic holiday flavours with their sweet and tart explosion. A portable version of the renowned new year feast, the burger is elevated with the addition of stuffing and sage.

Boxing Day Leftover Burger:

Stuffing, sliced roast beef or turkey, Brussels sprouts, and a splash of gravy from the fridge are the ingredients.

This is because, in the days after Christmas, many Britons wind up with an plenty of tasty leftovers. The Boxing Day Leftovers Burger is a creative use of these leftovers that will have your taste buds begging for more. This dish encapsulates the post-holiday gluttony with its roast beef or turkey. Also, stuffed , Brussels sprouts, and a splash of gravy. It's both comforting and reminiscent of the holiday feast.

Burger With Mince Pie:

Meat chutney, caramelised onions, melted Brie cheese, and spiced beef patties are the ingredients.

For this reason, the Mince Pie Burger is a savoury take on the traditional mince pie. It follows the current trend of combining sweet and savoury flavours. Melted Brie cheese and sweet mincemeat chutney go well with the spicy beef patties that form the dish's robust base. This seasonal fusion pays tribute to the traditional British holiday dish with caramelised onions. It adds depth and creating a joyful atmosphere.

Veggie Wellington Burger for the Winter:

Prepared with quinoa and roasted vegetables, this burger also features mushroom duxelles and horseradish aioli.

This vegan treat, the Winter Vegetable Wellington Burger, pays homage to the classic Beef Wellington. While also satisfying the rising desire for meatless alternatives. This quinoa and roasted veggie burger has a strong umami taste because to the savoury mushroom duxelles that encase it. This tasty option is perfect for individuals looking for something lighter and more festive to enjoy throughout the holiday season. The horseradish aioli adds a zesty edge.

Burger Stuffed with Cranberries and Brie:

Brie, cranberry compote, rocket and balsamic reduction are the fillings for this beef or turkey burger.

Reason being: This burger captures the decadent and posh aspect of the winter season. Bursting with flavour with every mouthful, the burger is filled with creamy Brie and tart cranberry compote. Bringing a gourmet spin to the classic burger. The peppery rocket provides a refreshing contrast and the balsamic reduction brings everything together.

New Year Eves Food at Royston: 

As the winter holidays approach as the year winds down, our stomachs are grumbling for something special for Christmas and New Year. Here at King James Royston, we strive to capture the essence of each season in every meal. We are at the centre of culinary innovation. Indulge in a variety of burgers that reimagine winter comfort food this New Year. King James Royston's seasonal burgers include the earthy Mushroom Planet Burger and the whimsical Fairy Tale (Vegan) Burger.

Mushroom Planet Burger: A Culinary Journey

Start your voyage with the Mushroom Planet Burger, a treat that will change your taste buds. This burger has a rich, harmonious palette of earthy tones thanks to its mixture of sautéed mushrooms. Melted cheese adds a velvety texture, while the seasoned mushrooms offer a savoury contrast. The Mushroom Planet Burger celebrates the season with fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes.

A Sweet and Spicy Symphony: Jingle Buns Burger

If you're looking for a burger with a symphony of sweet and spicy elements, go no further than the Jingle Buns. With a touch of jalapeño spice, this burger brings together juicy grilled chicken or beef patties with tart cranberry sauce. These contradictory elements create a lovely song that waltzes on your tongue. The Jingle Buns Burger, a toasted bun with winter flavours, is perfect for adventurous eaters.

The Brie Merry Burger: A Classy Mess

Elegant, the Brie Merry Burger will boost your New Year's dining experience. The luscious Brie cheese that covers the succulent patties is the burger's shining star. It elevates the flavour of every bite. A culinary masterpiece, the Brie Merry Burger is crowned with caramelised onions and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Thus, creating a harmonious blend of flavours. A burger befitting a king or queen can be yours. When you savour the luscious Brie and delicate sweet and savoury flavours.

The Fairy Tale Vegan Burger: A Delicious Paradise

The Fairy Tale (Vegan) Burger goes above and beyond what a regular burger has to offer.  A healthy, delicious ingredients, making it ideal for vegans. Also for anybody else who enjoys plant-based cuisine. This burger is a joyous ode to cruelty-free decadence. With its vegan patties crafted from a combination of robust veggies and legumes. The Fairy Tale Burger demonstrates that plant-based cuisine can be magical and fulfilling in equal measure. Its meaty alternatives with its toppings of fresh, colourful veggies and a drizzle of vegan aioli.

Why Give Them a Try?

Outstanding Originality:

There is no better example of unmatched culinary inventiveness than King James Royston's New Year Burger selection. Every burger is an art piece in its own right, giving a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable eating experience by challenging conventional wisdom.

Feelings of the Season:

Not only are these burgers delicious, but they also embody the spirit of winter. The rich Brie, sweet cranberry sauce, and meaty mushrooms all work together to create an atmosphere that is reminiscent of the comforting winter holidays.

Inclusive Options:

Patrons' varied tastes are acknowledged by King James Royston. The New Year Burger collection promotes inclusivity and celebration by offering a variety of mouthwatering alternatives. Starting from meaty indulgence to plant-based treats, so that everyone may find something they love.

Excellent Ingredients:

Every bite reveals the dedication to using high-quality ingredients. Besides, make burgers that are both delicious and a testament to his commitment to culinary perfection. King James Royston takes great pleasure in using only the highest quality ingredients. These include grilled patties, fresh vegetables, and exquisite cheeses.

Conclusion:

Enjoy something out of the ordinary with King James Royston's New Year Burger selection as the new year begins. An exciting gastronomic journey awaits you, whether you prefer the rustic Mushroom Planet Burger, the fiery Jingle Buns Burger, the classy Brie Merry Burger, or the magical Fairy Tale Burger—all made from plants. The inventiveness, taste, and festive spirit of the season are celebrated in these burgers, which are more than meals. Along with the tasty Burgers enjoy some of the best drinks from King James Royston Drinks Menu. Indulge in some remarkable burgers with the people you care about. Celebrate the end of another year and welcome in the new one with a toast to the past.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend giants to stash in your ISA

Intensifying competition is causing some tension over the scale of future profits generated by the likes of Direct Line Insurance Group (LSE: DLG) and its rivals, as I explained in a recent piece looking at the car insurance segment.

The FTSE 100 business, like its competitors, is expected to see earnings growth slow as a consequence of these pressures, and an 8% bottom line rise is forecast for 2018, down from the double-digit rise of last year.

However, I am convinced Direct Line has what it takes to overcome the worst of these problems and to keep its allure as a blue-chip dividend king.

Eye-popping yields

Last month’s full-year financial update certainly affirmed my positive take on Direct Line’s investment case.

A combination of strong profits expansion and a robust balance sheet encouraged the business to hike the final dividend by more than 40% to 13.6p per share, resulting in a meaty ordinary dividend of 20.4p for the whole of the year. More good news was to come as the Footsie firm slapped a 15p special dividend on top of this.

And City analysts expect further dividend progress in the near-term at least. An ordinary dividend of 29.5p per share is currently anticipated, meaning Direct Line sports a monster yield of 7.6%. And this does not include the strong possibility of additional special dividends further down the line.

Strength across the board

As I said, Direct Line isn’t going to have everything its own way as the market becomes more and more competitive. However, the vast amounts the firm has invested in its own brands are helping business to boom and should continue to do so.

The insurance colossus saw the number of in-force policies rise 3.8% during 2017, to 4m. This, combined with the increasingly favourable rate environment for Britain’s car insurers, helped premiums to surge 8.5% year-on-year to £1.67bn.

Meanwhile, Direct Line is also enjoying strong demand for its other insurance lines, with the number of its own brand Home policies growing 2% in 2017, to 1.8m, and the number of active Commercial policies improving 4.9% to 708,000.

Direct Line currently changes hands on a forward P/E ratio of just 12.2 times. This is far too cheap, in my opinion.

Another income hero

Those on the lookout for exceptional dividend shares should also consider stashing St James’s Place (LSE: STJ) in their ISA before the deadline passes.

Although the FTSE 100 asset manager is expected to see earnings slip 4% in 2018, its bright long-term profits outlook and its robust balance sheet is expected to encourage it to turbocharge the dividend to 47.8p  per share from 42.86p in 2017.

As a result the yield clocks in at a market-mashing 4.2%. And there is good reason to expect payouts to continue marching higher. The company chalked up record annual gross inflows of £14.6bn last year, and I expect demand for St James’s Place’s services to continue booming as Britain’s ageing population decides where to invest its money.

It may be expensive, the firm rocking a forward P/E multiple of 22.2 times. But I reckon the entity is worth a princely premium on the back of its strong momentum.

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Tennessee Department of Education Awards More Than $8.5 Million to 212 Grant Recipients for Summer Reading Programs

Tennessee Department of Education Awards More Than $8.5 Million to 212 Grant Recipients for Summer Reading Programs

 NASHVILLE—Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that more than 11,000 students in 107 communities across the state will benefit from the 2017 Read to be Ready Summer Grant program, which funds educational camps that target rising first, second, and third graders who are not on grade level in reading during the critical summer months. In total, the department is awarding more than $8.5 million to 212 grant recipients throughout Tennessee.

 This spring, the department received applications from nearly three-quarters of school districts across Tennessee for summer grant funding. The Tennessee Departments of Education and Human Services, with support from First Lady Crissy Haslam, have partnered to expand the Read to Be Ready Summer Grant program through an investment of $30 million over the next three years.

 “Summer reading loss can have a significant impact on the academic progress made by our students during the school year,” Mrs. Haslam said. “These Read to Be Ready summer programs are an innovative and strategic approach to combating that summer slide and improving reading proficiency across the state.”

 Read to be Ready is a coordinated campaign and approach to increase third grade reading proficiency in Tennessee to 75 percent by 2025 through a variety of initiatives. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the importance of reading, unite efforts to address low reading achievement, highlight best practices, and build partnerships. The Read to be Ready Summer Grant Program is designed to support students even after the last day of school, and results from the first year indicated for the nearly 600 students who participated, there were increases in their abilities to read fluently and decode words, increased phonemic awareness, and increased confidence and interest in reading.

 “To reach our goals as a state, we know that our struggling readers need support beyond strong, daily classroom instruction for 180 days of the year,” McQueen said. “Read to be Ready summer programs help communities ensure our youngest learners are getting the targeted support they need year-round. Above all, we want students to develop the skills and abilities that will grow their motivation and confidence to become life-long readers and thinkers.”

 To further support Read to be Ready, starting today McQueen and the First Lady are visiting elementary schools across the state as part of the commissioner’s Classroom Chronicles Tour. During these visits, they are hosting teacher roundtables focused on educators’ perspectives and experiences teaching literacy skills in the early grades. This spring, McQueen has been visiting schools that participate in the Read to be Ready Coaching Network, which supports elementary school teachers and helps them to provide strong instruction, and schools that participated in last summer’s reading grant program.

 The full list of 2017 Read to be Ready summer grant recipients and local program directors is attached as well as available on thedepartment’s website. To find out more about the grants, visit the Read to be Ready website. For more information on Read to be Ready and the summer grant program, contact Paige Atchley, Read to be Ready program director, at Paige.Atchley@tn.gov. For media inquiries, contact Sara Gast at (615) 532-6260 or Sara.Gast@tn.gov.

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10 Reasons to Celebrate Christmas Eve with Us at King James Royston Pub

Spending time with loved ones, celebration, and happiness define the festive season. The King James Royston Pub welcomes you to enjoy a very remarkable experience this Christmas Eve. Our pub is the perfect place to celebrate the magic of Christmas with its cosy environment, great cuisine, and distinctive holiday appeal. Here's are 10 reasons to celebrate Christmas Eve with us. This is a chance you really shouldn't miss.

Celebrate Like Never Before:

We at King James Royston Pub take great satisfaction in creating a unique Christmas Eve menu combining modern ideas with classic tastes. There is something for everyone, from seasonal vegetarian choices and rich desserts like Christmas pudding to perfectly roasted turkey and stuffing. Our chefs guarantee every mouthful is bursting with taste by using fresh, locally produced foods.

Cosy Ambiance with Festive Decoration:

A cosy, welcoming environment bursting with holiday cheer defines Christmas. Our pub has garlands, sparkling lights, and a decorated Christmas tree that are perfect for your party. The cosy touch of the crackling fireplace helps one to feel as though they are living somewhere other than home.

Setting the mood with live music

Let the sounds of live festive music and Karaoke Night will make your heart happy tonight, Christmas Eve from traditional carols to contemporary holiday hits. Our gifted musicians create a vibrant yet personal environment. The music heightens the festive mood, whether you're enjoying the melodies or singing along.

Signature Holiday Cocktails:

We have created fitting holiday cocktails and beverages with great skill. Our drink choices will please you. Starting from mulled wine and spiced cider to original ideas like a Cranberry Margarita or a Gingerbread Martini. Match your dinner to a glass of bubbles or enjoy one of our extensive choices—a classic ale.

Ideal for Friends and Family:

We have you covered whether your event is a small dinner for two or a raucous gathering with friends and family. Our roomy but comfortable seating choices make quality time with loved ones simple. The holiday activities and treats we've planned will be fun for the kids, making sure that everyone has an enjoyable evening.

Extraordinary Service:

Great food should, in our opinion, be accompanied by equally outstanding service at King James Royston Pub. Our friendly and attentive staff goes above and beyond to guarantee your Christmas Eve is stress-free and fun. From customized menu recommendations to festive greetings, our staff is here to make your evening very memorable.

Holiday Entertainment Special:

Enjoy more than great food and drinks this Christmas Eve; our holiday entertainment adds another level of fun. We've planned a magical evening full of fun memories for people of all ages, with Santa Claus coming to visit and games and surprises to celebrate.

Celebrate Local Flavours:

Being a proud local business, King James Royston Pub adds the finest of British holiday customs to our menu. In the spirit of Christmas, our seasonal meals feature local flavours and ingredients, giving you a true taste of the area.

Festivities with less hassle:

Let us handle everything for you instead of you stressing about hosting. Not cooking, cleaning, or decorating; just come, unwind, and enjoy the celebrations. You can concentrate on making lifelong memories with your loved ones, knowing everything is perfect.

Celebration in the Community:

Getting together is what Christmas is all about, and at King James Royston Pub, we celebrate what life is all about. Locals and visitors can feel like family in this warm and welcoming environment. Laughter, stories, and holiday cheer enhance your evening.

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King James Royston Pub is more than just a place to eat on Christmas Eve. It's a happy, friendly, and festive place to be. Everything from our carefully selected food to our lively entertainment and comfortable surroundings is meant to make your evening special.

Book your table today, and let us assist you in creating treasured Christmas memories since reservations are filling up fast.

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Christmas Festive Menu | Christmas 2024 in Royston

As the holiday season approaches, Christmas fever sets in. The air is thick with the smell of holiday treats, the streets are lit up with twinkling lights, and the houses are decorated for the holidays. From our point of view, there is no better way to celebrate Christmas than with family and friends over a hearty holiday meal at King James Royston Pub. Our 2024 Christmas Festive Menu has everything you need to get into the holiday spirit, whether you're having a party or just want to spend the night alone. 

During the holidays, King James Royston Pub loves being the center of Royston's community. If you want to have a memorable Christmas, our pub has just the right amount of traditional British charm and holiday spirit to make sure you have a great time. Come to the King James Royston Pub this Christmas 2024 in Royston for a party where everyone is welcome, there's lots of laughter, and memories are made. 

A Festive Menu to Remember: Christmas Festive Menu -

We hope you enjoy this year's Christmas Festive Menu, which we chose with great care to fit the holiday spirit. Depending on your budget, you can get six canapés from our holiday menu for as little as £22 or eight for as much as £26. Our menu is made to fit any festive event, like a pre-Christmas party, a big family get-together, or just a casual get-together with friends. 

The Canapé Festive Menu is available from November 25th to December 31st, except Christmas Day. We offer a wide range of canapés, from traditional holiday flavors to unique flavors from around the world. 

Now, let's take a look at our Christmas holiday menu that will make you want more:

Tandoori Paneer Skewers:

Tandoori Paneer Skewers are a tasty fusion appetizer for starting your Christmas party. Marinate paneer in fragrant tandoori spices and grill it until it's just right. The smoky flavor will take your taste buds on a culinary adventure to a holiday feast. This one is great for vegetarians who want something that still packs a punch. 

Mini Veg Cocktail Samosas:

Try our Mini Veg Cocktail Samosas to get your holiday feast off to a great start. These golden triangles are filled with a tasty spiced vegetable mix that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They add a bit of exotic flavour to the season and are a must-have for any party, especially when they're served hot and crisp. 

Mint and Coriander Chicken Skewers:

People who want a tasty but light appetiser should try our Mint and Coriander Chicken Skewers. Spices, mint, and coriander are mixed together in a zesty marinade, and juicy chicken is grilled until it's done. The flavours on these skewers are the perfect mix of holiday indulgence and light summer flavours. 

Aloo Tikki Sliders:

A lot of people like aloo tikki sliders when they're hungry for something heartier. These sliders have soft buns with crispy potato patties that have been seasoned with a mix of herbs. They come with tangy chutney. These sliders are great for meat eaters or people who just want to spice up their holiday menu. 

Chicken Tikka:

No Christmas menu would be complete without chicken tikka, with all of its delicious flavours. Chicken breasts are grilled until they are cooked through and covered in a tasty marinade made of yoghurt and different spices. The chicken will be juicy and full of flavour, and it's great to share with friends while drinking a holiday drink. 

Chicken Puff Pastry:

Our Chicken Puff Pastry has a tasty chicken filling and a light, flaky pastry. The two together make a great texture and flavour combination. Enjoy a variety of delectable bite-sized treats that are great for sharing and go well with any holiday drink. There will be nothing better than these delicious pastries at a party or on a quiet night in. 

Lamb Keema Pav:

When you want something heartier, our Lamb Keema Pav is just what you need. Enjoy a rich bite of spiced ground lamb with a soft, buttery bun. The warm spices and soft texture of the pav make any party feel more cosy and fun. 

Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks:

Some traditional tandoori spices are mixed together and then our Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks are grilled until they are juicy and tender. They're great for people who like strong flavours. These drumsticks will be a holiday favourite because they taste smokey and spicy.

Chicken Pakoras:

If you like fried foods, you have to try our Chicken Pakoras. These chicken fritters are fried until golden brown and cooked just right. They are crunchy and full of flavour. They're fun to share at parties and go well with a lot of different kinds of cocktails. 

Garlic Prawn Lettuce Boats:

Looking for something with a more fun feel? Try our Garlic Prawn Lettuce Boats if you want something light and cool. These crunchy lettuce cups are served with a light and tasty dish of juicy prawns cooked in garlic. With these boats, people who like to enjoy holiday flavours in moderation can do just that. 

Mini Yorkshire Pudding with Venison: 

A traditional British Christmas doesn't happen without Yorkshire puddings. We've made them more holiday-themed by stuffing them with juicy venison. Try these small puddings for a gourmet take on traditional Christmas flavours. They taste good and are rich. 

Plant-Based Sausage Rolls:

Many of our vegan customers love our Plant-Based Sausage Rolls, which are a meatless take on the traditional sausage roll. Because these flaky, savoury rolls are filled with a plant-based sausage mix, everyone will enjoy the holiday feast. 

Turkey Slider:

An important part of Christmas is turkey, and our Turkey Slider is a fun take on the traditional dish. For a tasty Christmas treat in a bite-sized form, this juicy turkey is served in a mini bun with holiday toppings. 

Festive Slider:

There is the Festive Slider for people who can't decide. It's a tasty bite-sized mix of all the best Christmas flavours. This slider is full of everyone's favourite holiday foods, so it's great for people who want a bit of everything. 

Christmas Pudding Bites:

For dessert, our Christmas Pudding Bites are just what you need to finish off your meal. You can eat these little treats as a sweet ending to your holiday meal. They taste just like traditional Christmas pudding, with warm, fruity notes. 

Raspberry Panna Cotta:

Our Raspberry Panna Cotta is a light and refreshing dessert that you should try. This delicious dessert goes well with your holiday meal. It tastes like fruit and is smooth and creamy. 

Celebrate Christmas 2024 in Roystonat King James Royston Pub

King James Royston Pub has great drinks and food, and it's also a great place to have a party. Our pub will have lots of holiday decorations, lights, and a cozy fireplace to keep you warm in the winter. You can have any kind of Christmas party at our pub, from a big party for your company to a small get-together with friends. 

Our team will ensure a memorable experience by rendering warm hospitality and careful service. Experience the joy and hospitality that make Christmas at King James Royston Pub, unlike any other time of year.

Make Your Christmas Party Reservations Now-

We serve our Christmas Festive Menu every day except for Christmas Day, from November 25th to December 31st. To make sure you get a spot at Royston's best party, you should make your reservation ahead of time. King James Royston Pub can handle all of your holiday party needs, whether it's a small, private get-together or a big, noisy one. 

You can find out more about us and book your table for the holidays on our website. Come to King James Royston Pub this Christmas for assistance in indulging, celebrating, and having a good time.

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Burger Deals At King James Royston Pub

It's not just food; burgers are a celebration of taste, creativity, and overindulgence. King James Royston Pub is stepping up the heat this October with  Burger deals in Royston you can't miss. All day, every day, get a free drink with every burger. We have something for everyone, whether you're a beef expert, a chicken fan, or someone who likes a different take on the classic American cheeseburger.

You can get these deals all month long in October. It's a great chance to try the best burgers in Royston and your favorite drinks. Get together with family, friends, or coworkers and enjoy this great deal. Discover what makes our burger menu unique and why King James Royston Pub is the best place for burger fans to go.

Why King James Pub Burger Deals in Royston:

King James Royston Pub is proud to serve burgers that are more than just a meal. They're an experience. Every burger is made with premium ingredients, cooked just right on the grill, and full of strong, satisfying flavours. People in the area have long loved our pub because it has a friendly vibe, great service, and delicious food.

Our burgers are always the star of the show, whether you're here for a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or just a bite to eat with friends while you drink. We've made the deal even better this October by giving a free drink with every burger order. Now is the perfect time to enjoy your favourite burger while sipping something cool.

The Burger Lineup: Delicious Options for Everyone:-

Our burger menu has something for everyone. You'll find spicy chicken, juicy beef patties, and gourmet dishes at King James Royston Pub.

Let's look at the Burger deals at King James Royston Pub:

CAN YOU HANDLE ME!! Burger:

Ready for the ultimate burger challenge? Can You Handle Me! Burger isn't for cowards. A double beef patty, cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and our secret house sauce are stacked in a brioche bun to make this monster burger. This burger is for those who like a big meal and a big bite. Combining it with a cold beer (included in this special offer) makes a feast.

Crunchy Chic Burger:

Chicken lovers should try the Crunchy Chic Burger. Coleslaw, pickles, and tangy mayo sauce accompany this perfectly seasoned burger with a crispy fried chicken fillet. The crunchy chicken and soft bun make a satisfying contrast that will keep you coming back. This crispy treat goes well with lemonade or wine.

Hot Chic Burger:

For spicy eaters, the Hot Chic Burger is hot! This spicy chicken burger uses fried or grilled chicken fillet marinated in a blend of spices for heat. Featuring jalapeños, spicy mayo, and crispy lettuce, this dish is perfect for bold flavour lovers. Add a cold beer or soft drink to beat the heat and enjoy the ride.

Delicious Wagyu Beef Burger:

Our Delicious Wagyu Beef Burger leads the premium burger pack. This burger is pure decadence with a rich Wagyu beef patty. Wagyu beef melts in your mouth with its buttery texture and unmatched flavour. Gourmet burger lovers will love this burger with gruyère cheese, sautéed onions, rocket leaves, and truffle aioli. Enjoy this gourmet burger with red wine or your favourite drink on us.

American Cheeseburger:

Classics are sometimes unbeatable. Burger purists love King James Royston Pub's American Cheeseburger. A soft bun with a juicy beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and our signature sauce. This cheeseburger is simple, but made with care. Drinking a cold beer or soda with it completes the meal.

New Bacon-Ing Burger:

New Bacon-Ing Burger is a tasty treat for bacon lovers. We drizzle our bacon sauce over a grilled beef patty, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. A juicy patty and crispy bacon make this burger one of our most popular. Anyone who thinks bacon improves everything will love it! Add your favourite drink (included in our October deal) and enjoy.

Why Select King James Royston Pub?

Welcome Atmosphere

We strive to make everyone feel at home at King James Royston Pub. Our staff is always available to ensure your best experience, whether you're a regular or a first-timer. Our pub's cosy interior, friendly service, and relaxed vibe make it ideal for a meal with friends, family, or coworkers.

The Best Burgers in Royston:

Our burgers are flavourful, cooked perfectly, and made with high-quality ingredients. We pride ourselves on serving a variety of items, from classic beef burgers to innovative dishes with Wagyu beef and truffle aioli.

Great Value:

This October deal lets you enjoy a tasty burger and a cold drink for less. It's the perfect excuse for a fun meal with friends or a treat for yourself.

Looking Ahead: Holiday Fun:

Enjoy your October burger special and start planning your holiday celebrations with us. King James Royston Pub is the perfect place for Christmas parties, corporate events, or just hanging out with friends. Watch for our  Christmas Festive menu in Royston!

Waiting for what? Get the best Burger deals at King James Royston Pub this October, along with great food, drinks, and a memorable atmosphere.