What to Expect at The State Management 2026 Exhibition
Discover the fascinating story of why the government took control of all the pubs in Carlisle and district why they made the beer weaker and the pubs drab. Find out how they closed hundreds of drinking dens and engaged a man to design fifteen new model inns and set the standard for pubs throughout the country.
You will see State Management items from The Devil’s Porridge Museum’s collection, plus illustrations of State Management Pubs created by Malcom Little.
This exhibition was compiled by Malcom Little. Recently, he has been working on a project to illustrate all fifteen Harry Redfern pubs and publish a book ‘Carlisle’s Pubs, The Devil’s Porridge and Harry Redfern.’ This book and project led to the exhibition that we’re now proud to have at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
We are also proud to have Malcom’s book and prints of his artwork on sale at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
Other Things to be Aware of…
This exhibition is included in your entry into The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
