Rob Ledgar

AI, Google BARD & The Coachmakers Arms

Bard

I took the opportunity to trial Google’s latest foray into the world of AI (artificial intelligence) writing.

It introduces itself as …

“I’m Bard, your creative and helpful collaborator. I have limitations and won’t always get it right, but your feedback will help me improve.

Not sure where to start? You can try:

Draft a packing list for my weekend fishing and camping trip

Outline my blog post about summer mocktail recipes

Help me understand if lightning can strike the same place twice”

So I gave it a try and typed “write about the history of The Coachmakers Arms – Hanley.”

It came back with three versions (V1, V2 & V3 – please read them below) and I wasn’t 100% happy about any of them due to items that don’t seem accurate. Now we know the internet can be a strange place and if we look deep enough we can usually find the answer we want to hear but I thought I’d highlight the parts I felt not to be true in RED. , the lines I’m not certain about in YELLOW and the information I think to be true as text. If anyone can correct any of my thoughts with factual evidence then I’d be happy to recognise their input and thank them for their contribution.

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The Coachmakers Arms in Hanley is a historic pub that has been in operation since the 18th century. The pub is located on Lichfield Street, which was once the main road leading into Hanley. The Coachmakers Arms was originally a meeting place for coachmakers and other tradespeople, and it is still a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

The pub has a long and rich history, and it has been featured in many books and articles about Hanley. The Coachmakers Arms was once a popular spot for celebrities, and it is said that Charles Dickens and other famous people have visited the pub.

image from https://londonist.com/london/drink/pubs-charles-dickens

The Coachmakers Arms is a traditional pub that offers a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits. The pub also has a menu of traditional pub food, including fish and chips, steak and ale pies, and burgers. The Coachmakers Arms is a great place to enjoy a drink and a meal with friends or family.

The Coachmakers Arms is a historic pub that is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub has a long and rich history, and it is a great place to enjoy a drink and a meal with friends or family.

Here is a timeline of the history of the Coachmakers Arms:

1700s: The Coachmakers Arms is founded as a meeting place for coachmakers and other tradespeople.
1800s: The pub becomes a popular spot for celebrities, including Charles Dickens.
1900s: The pub undergoes several renovations and expansions.
2000s: The Coachmakers Arms is featured in several books and articles about Hanley.
2020s: The Coachmakers Arms is still a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

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The Coachmakers Arms is a pub located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. It is a traditional pub with a relaxed atmosphere and very helpful and friendly bar staff. The pub has been in operation since the 1800s and has a long and rich history.

The Coachmakers Arms was originally built in the 1800s as a coaching inn. The inn was a popular stop for travellers on their way to and from London. The inn also served as a meeting place for local tradesmen and craftsmen.

In the early 1900s, the Coachmakers Arms was converted into a pub. The pub has been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike ever since. The pub is known for its friendly atmosphere, its wide selection of beers and wines, and its delicious food.

The Coachmakers Arms is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day. The pub is also a great place to meet up with friends and family. The pub is a popular spot for watching sports and live music.

The Coachmakers Arms is a piece of Stoke-on-Trent history. The pub is a reminder of the city’s industrial heritage and its proud working-class roots. The pub is also a reminder of the city’s rich cultural heritage. The pub is a popular spot for live music and traditional folk music.

The Coachmakers Arms is a great place to experience the best of Stoke-on-Trent. The pub is a great place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a pint of real ale. The pub is also a great place to meet up with friends and family.

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The Coachmakers Arms is a traditional pub located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. It is a Grade II listed building and has been in operation since the 18th century. The pub is named after the nearby Coachmakers Arms Yard, which was a center (Bard’s spelling not ours|) of coachmaking in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Coachmakers Arms has a long and rich history. It has been a popular watering hole for locals and visitors alike for centuries. The pub has seen its fair share of changes over the years, but it has always remained a popular spot for a pint or two.

The Coachmakers Arms is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends or family. The pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and the staff are always happy to help. The Coachmakers Arms is also a great place to watch live music or sports.

The Coachmakers Arms is a must-visit for anyone who is interested in the history of Stoke-on-Trent or the history of pubs in general. The pub is a great place to learn about the city’s past and to enjoy a pint or two.

Here is a more detailed account of the history of the Coachmakers Arms:

The Coachmakers Arms was built in the 1780s and originally served as a meeting place for coachmakers and other tradesmen. The pub was a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and quickly became a well-known establishment in Hanley.

The Coachmakers Arms has been through a number of changes over the years. In the 19th century, the pub was renovated and expanded. The pub also changed hands several times during this period.

In the 20th century, the Coachmakers Arms continued to be a popular spot for locals and visitors. The pub also became a popular spot for live music and sports.

In the 21st century, the Coachmakers Arms is still a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends or family. The Coachmakers Arms is also a great place to watch live music or sport.

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With Elon Musk and Steve Woznaik (Apple co-founder) asking governments to step in if researchers don’t stop working on new artificial intelligence systems or humanity may be in danger, I can understand their concern given the in-accuracies highlighted by my first attempt.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and I’d be happy to discuss it over a pint in the pub, See You in The Coachmakers!

PS I will be letting BARD know about the inaccuracies too

Cheers

Rob

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St. George’s Day at The Coachmakers Arms – Hanley

We’re celebrating England’s patron saint, Saint George on Sunday 23rd April.

We’re offering a traditional, classic, English pint of Bass for the bargain price of just £2.80.

We open at 1pm and will have the offer on until we close at 11:30pm.

Here’s a brief history of St. George.

He was born in the Third century AD over two thousand miles away from England in Turkey in an area known back then as Cappadocia.

He was believed to be an Officer in the Roman Army, rather than the knight in shining armour as he is often portrayed today.

He is thought to have died in Lydda (modern day Israel) in the Roman province of Palestine in AD 303. It is believed that his tomb was in Lod and was a centre of Christian pilgrimage.

George is the patron saint of many other countries too, these include Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Portugal and the Spanish regions/municipalities/ cities of Catalonia, Alcoy, Aragon and Cáceres.

It’s celebrated on 23 April, which is the traditionally accepted date of the saint’s death in the Diocletianic Persecution.

Despite recent indifference to St. George’s Day, celebrations have been encouraged by the Royal Society of St. George and English Heritage.

The indifference is due in the main to people claiming George was an obscure, non English born, figure that has no direct connection to England. Saint George displaced England’s previous patron Saint Alban 400 years ago and actually topped a recent poll ran by BBC Radio 4 on the topic.

St. George’s Day at The Coachmakers Arms – Hanley 2019

Come and join us to raise a glass to our Patron Saint, who is now more representative of our rich, diverse culture than he’s ever been.

Coachmakers Arms A Community Pub

Here’s a few things we did at The Coachmakers Arms for our community in 2022

We raised :-

£327.50 for Peter Pan Nursery with Mano’s blonde hair dying event

£900 for Men Unite Mental Health Services in memory of Jak Lancett with a Shi* Shirt Day

£2655.88 for CHECT (Childhood Eye Cancer Trust) in recognition they’ve given the family of local 2 year old Cobie

£415 for Royal British Legion by selling pin badges supplied by Newcastle fire and rescue service

Thank You to all our wonderful customers and here’s to a great 2023

Coachmakers Hosts Comic Arts Exhibition

The Coachmakers Arms – Hanley is hosting an exhibition featuring work from students graduating at Staffordshire University from the Cartoon and Comic Arts course.

The exhibition shows the journey of a comic book from script, to pencil line drawing (pencilling) through to the next stage “inking” which creates the permanent outline for the final stage “colouring” (see examples below).

Gareth Cowlin, lecturer in Cartoon and Comic Arts said “The pioneering Cartoon and Comic Arts course at Staffordshire University is now 8 years old, and with the culmination of their degree show, we wanted to take a taste of the course ‘on the road’. We are proud to align ourselves with The Coachmakers Arms.”

“Many of the students on the course are now working with industry, so now is a good time to see some of the next big names in comics…they are:-

Meg Harris has drawn ‘Lucky Tony’ a slapstick comedy epic…

Tom Newall, who is working with Industry legend John Charles on ‘TechnoFreak’…

Millie Forrester has produced beautifully large format tarot cards…

Danielle Gayle has produced a story based on Pandora’s Box…

Danielle Thompson is influenced by Manga and produced art based on a role-playing game…

Katy Creswell’s work is illuminating (you’ll appreciate that pun when you see it)

Conan McPhee has drawn an unapologetically old school comic…

Shaun Gillon’s work mixes different media to stunning effect…

Mike Walters is working in industry and is a talent to watch…

Joe Assi is working with Marvel professional Kevin Gunstone.”

Rob Ledgar, Landlord of the Coachmakers Arms said “I’m pleased to be able to share this work with my customers and it extends my connection with the university which first came about as an organiser of the comic, media and TV convention Stoke CON Trent.

“I’m often looking to do new things in the Coachmakers Arms, which has become a cultural hub, with art exhibitions being a regular feature in the pub. “

It’s a privilege to share new talent from diverse fields such as Cartoon and Comic Book Art and I’m sure I’ll get a great reaction from the customers of the Coachmakers”

The exhibition is open during the usual pub opening hours and runs for one week only until the evening of Tuesday 18th June 2018