The History of the Ripon Wakeman and the longest ongoing daily ceremony of `The Setting of The Watch` by the Ripon Hornblower which has taken place on Ripon market square every night at 9pm and has not been missed, not for one single night, in 1125 years. `The Setting of the Watch` dates back to the year 886 when King Alfred the Great visited the Ripon. He was so impressed by the beauty of the place and of the support he was given by the local population in his battle against the vikings decided to grant the community a Royal Charter. As it was a spontanious decision he didn`t have such a thing as a nice parchment scroll prepared, so he gave them a Horn as a symbol of the Charter. He suggested that as it was troubled times, they should appoint a Wakeman to keep watch all night, and he could use the Horn to sound one blast at each corner of the market cross at 9pm each evening, to let the people know he was now on patrol keepin watch, and they could retreat to their homes knowing full well it was safe for sleeping. Not been missed, not for one night since then. The present Hornblower since 2004 is 75 year old Mr.George Pickles. more info >>

The Esquire Tavern is a quintessential downtown bar that was originally opened up in 1933 in order to celebrate the end of Prohibition era and it has been a beloved San Antonio 'watering hole' ever since, with only a short hiatus from between 2006 to 2011. The Esquire is dark, cool, completely full of history, and serving fantastic cold beer, delicious swanky cocktails, and excellent food. We serve the classic tavern food that you love made with high-quality, fresh ingredients — simple, expertly prepared, and really, really good. We make everything ourselves from scratch — Kaiser rolls, puff pastry, burger buns, ketchup, mustard, ice cream, pickles, sherbet, soda water ... pretty much everything but the plate! Join us for a great meal, a cold one, or a late-night cocktail. more info >>

Goana Foods engaged in the manufacture of Goan pickles, Masalas, coconut vinegar, Marinades etc All our products are prepared fresh according to the requirements of our clients. Goana foods is the best online store from where you freshly prepared masalas and pickles. the unique goan herbs and spices give them a mouth watering taste. these products are not prepared using ordinary oil but instead using pure coconut oil. the products can be used for a long time without any problems since they have been prepared keeping in mind all such factors, the best thing will be to keep it in the fridge once opened. purchasing these products is definately worth it. more info >>