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The Crown, The Royal Oak or The Red Lion - which is the most popular pub name in the country?!

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The Origins of Pub Names

Red Lion

Pubs with animal names such as The Lion generally refer to hunting. When combined with colours, eg. The Red Lion, this usually refers to heraldry. A red lion was on the badge of John of Gaunt, for example, and is one of the most common charges in coats of arms. Therefore the Red Lion as a pub name probably has multiple origins which might explain its prevalence.

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