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The Moon Under Water: from where did George Orwell get the name for his perfect pub?

The Moon Under Water, a Wetherspoon’s pub in Boston, Lincolnshire — The name is found above several watering holes, including this Wetherspoon’s in Boston, Lincolnshire. Photograph: John Morrison/Alamy

What 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 email

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