Humphrey’s world: how the Samuel Smith beer baron built Britain’s strangest pub chain - The Guardian

This is an interesting read from Mark Blacklock on a bizarre brewer, Humphrey Smith of Samuel Smith Brewery, and his obsession with reliving the past, at the expense of much of the local community, his employees, and the many historic buildings acquired over the years. However, it doesn't seem to be that simple; the article has a lot to unpack.

Originally discovered through Tom Scott's Newsletter.