Humphrey’s world: how the Samuel Smith beer baron built Britain’s strangest pub chain
Jan 24, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
Since the 1970s, Humphrey Smith has acquired scores of pubs and historic properties around the UK. But time after time, he has left the buildings empty. Why has he allowed his empire to moulder? By Mark Blacklock. Read by Joe Layton. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
