National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors facts for kids

Interior of The Black Friar in London, a Grade II* listed public house

The National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors is a special list of pubs in the United Kingdom. These pubs have insides that are very old and haven't changed much. Many of them still look the same as they did after World War II.

What is the National Inventory?

This list helps to protect pubs that are important because of their history. To be on the list, a pub's inside must have stayed mostly the same for at least 30 years. Often, they are much older than that.

Who Created the List?

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) started and keeps this list updated. CAMRA is a group of volunteers in St Albans, England. Their main goal is to protect traditional British pubs and promote good beer. It is now the biggest group of its kind in the UK.

CAMRA's Pub Heritage Group

CAMRA has a special team called the "Pub Heritage Group." This team finds and records pubs with important old designs. They also work to get these pubs officially "listed." A listed building is protected by law because of its special history or architecture.

Two Types of Lists

The Pub Heritage Group keeps two main lists of "Heritage pubs":

• The National Inventory (NI) includes pubs that are very well-preserved.
• The Regional Inventory (RI) lists pubs by county. This list includes pubs from the NI. It also has other pubs that are historically important, even if they have changed a bit. Some pubs on the RI have special architectural value.

As of June 2009, the National Inventory had 289 pubs on its list.

CAMRA's Influence and Awards

CAMRA works with important groups like English Heritage. They also present the Pub Design Awards. These awards celebrate pubs that have been built new, refurbished, or changed from other buildings. These awards are given with English Heritage and The Victorian Society.