The name is found above several watering holes, including this Wetherspoon’s in Boston, Lincolnshire. Photograph: John Morrison/AlamyWhat is the origin of the pub name the Moon Under Water? George Orwell adopted it to describe his “ideal of what a pub should be”, but where did he get it from? Mike Jones, by emailPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2024 14:18 UTC