Hoxton Gin, 70 cl

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Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Pimlico (London)". Bartleby.com . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Frank Chapple, union leader, was born and raised in Hoxton. He was ennobled as Lord Chapple of Hoxton in 1985. Hogesdon" is first recorded in the Domesday Book, meaning an Anglo-Saxon farm (or "fortified enclosure") belonging to Hoch, or Hocq. [3] Little is recorded of the origins of the settlement, though there was Roman activity around Ermine Street, which ran to the east of the area from the first century. In medieval times, Hoxton formed a rural part of Shoreditch parish. [4] It achieved independent ecclesiastical status in 1826 with the founding of its own parish church [5] dedicated to St John the Baptist, though civil jurisdiction was still invested in the Shoreditch vestry. The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers remains Patron of the advowson of the parish of St John's. [6] Hoxton Gin, if it were to be personified in a film, would be that kid who was born into a family of car salesman. Great grandfather sold Fords; Grandpa sold Fords; and his father sold his first Mustang a month before he could drive one. Undeterred by the specter of the family business hanging over his head and ten tons of expectations, the kid decides he wants to be a banker, an artist, a poet, or whatever. Its not the what that matters so much as the fact that he does something with his family name (still renowned for their cars) that’s as far from the auto lot as possible. Ladies and Gentleman, meet Mr. Hoxton. Hoxton gin that is. Hoxton Spirits stands for those who are free spirited, with a passion to write their own story and challenge their own drinking experiences.

The UK’s only retail and commercial drinks specialist. We’ve been selling wholesale winesfor over 40 years. As a country-wide business, we know your customers and what they drink better than anyone else. Shake and strain over cubed ice into a 14oz hi-ball glass. Top up with soda and garnish with lemon wedge and mint sprig. Serve with a long straw.It’s such a unique gin, and I think it has an unfair bad rap. I’m glad to hear you liked it but it sure does seem to be getting harder and harder to find…. Historical Hoxton [ edit ] Origins [ edit ] A map showing Hoxton ward of Shoreditch Metropolitan Borough as it appeared in 1916. In the Victorian era the railways made travelling to distant suburbs easier, and this combined with infill building and industrialisation to drive away the wealthier classes, leaving Hoxton a concentration of the poor with many slums. The area became a centre for the furniture trade. [3] Hoxton Tom McCourt, influential in the late 1970s and early 1980s mod and oi/punk scenes and founder of the band, the 4-Skins I also informed a few friends who are gin drinkers about this drink prior to xmas and they bought it and liked it.

The gardens appear to have been situated near Hoxton Street, known at that time, as Pimlico Path. The modern area of Pimlico derives its name from its former use in Hoxton. Hoxton is a National Rail station on the East London line of the London Overground network. In the southwest of the district, the nearest London Underground station is Old Street on the Northern line. The station is also a stop on National Rail's Northern City Line, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway.

Inspired by the vibrant culture and creative energy of East London, Hoxton Gin is modern reimagining of the classic juniper spirit with bold presentation and even bolder flavour. The National Centre for Circus Arts is based in the former vestry of St Leonard Shoreditch Electric Light Station, just to the north of Hoxton Market. Inside, the "Generating Chamber" and "Combustion Chamber" provide facilities for circus training and production. The building was constructed by the Vestry in 1895 to burn local rubbish and generate electricity. It also provided steam to heat the public baths. This replaced an earlier facility providing gas-light, located in Shoreditch.

A Biographical Sketch by blupete: Charles ("Elia") Lamb (1775–1834)". Blupete.com . Retrieved 18 February 2014. On 24 October 1568, the Portuguese Ambassador's chapel was searched for recusants by Raffe Typpinge of Hoxton. Raffe, and the Tipping family would subsequently feature in the arrest and death of Christopher Marlowe. (see Seaton, "Marlowe, Poley and the Tippings" in Review of English Studies [1929] os-V, p.273-287) Palmer, Alan (1989). The East End. London: John Murray. pp. 14, 31–32, 56, 118. ISBN 0-7195-5666-X. With a new-found popularity, large parts of Hoxton have been gentrified. This has inevitably aroused hostility among some local residents, who believe they are being priced out of the area. Some parts of Hoxton, however, remain deprived, with council housing dominating the landscape. Add all ingredients to a 14oz hi-ball glass with crushed ice and stir vigorously. Top up with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprig. Serve with long straw.

Combining Hoxton Gin with Aperol, Sauvignon Blanc, lemon and grapes, the ‘Hoxton Cooler’ is one of the signature libations associated with the spirit and we have the very simple recipe for readers to try at home this weekend. The Embassy Chapel Question, 1625–1660, William Raleigh Trimble, Journal of Modern History, Vol. 18, No. 2 (Jun., 1946), pp. 97–107 Hoxton's public gardens were a popular resort from the overcrowded City streets, and it is reputed that the name of Pimlico came from the publican, Ben Pimlico, [11] and his particular brew.