Hey, what about a pilgrimage to Hannants? I'm talking about the Colindale shop, in the north of London, right by the RAF Museum... I'm sure there's a few good pubs there too...
I'm thinking of October or November this year.
For those coming from the Continent, well, maybe a couple of them in any case, I can offer (free!) accommodation 'en route' if needed, since I'm half way between Dover and London...