Breweries and pubs in Swindon have been named in The Real Ale Pub Guide 2005.

Arches Ales and Arkells Brewery and pubs such as The Rat Trap and The Glue Pot Inn made the pages of the guide which is published by Foulsham.

Within its 528 pages the 2005 edition provides a county-by-county guide to more than 2,500 pubs plus details of breweries.

James Arkell, managing director of Arkells, said he was thrilled the 162-year-old brewery received a mention.

"It's very good for the trade," he said.