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Because of its location near British government buildings and Trafalgar Square, the pub is frequented by members of the Civil Service and tourists. [2] In 1999, the BBC claimed that the Silver Cross Tavern was the only legal brothel in the United Kingdom, although not currently in operation as such, on the basis that a royal licence granted by ...
In many places, especially in villages, a pub can be the focal point of the community. The writings of Samuel Pepys describe the pub as the heart of England. London is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. [5] Between 2001 and 2016, London lost 25% of its pubs (1,220 pubs). [6]
The Trafalgar Tavern is a Grade II listed public house at the north end of Park Row, Greenwich, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, east of and adjacent to the Old Royal Naval College. Built by architect Joseph Kay on the site of a previous tavern and opened in 1837, it operated until 1915, after which the building was used for other ...
10 Adelphi Terrace (1877–1883); 22 King Street, Covent Garden (1883); 20 Bedford Street, near Strand (1883–1903); 46 Leicester Square (1903–1940); Whitcomb Street, near Leicester Square (1940–1954); 8–9 Adam Street, near Strand (1955–2000) The arts and theatre Closed in 2000 : Gresham Club: 1843
The George Inn, or The George, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London, owned and leased by the National Trust. It is located about 250 metres (820 ft) from the south side of the River Thames near London Bridge and is the only surviving galleried London coaching inn. [1]
The New Penny, reported to be the oldest continually running gay pub in the UK, in The Calls, Leeds; The Moorcock Inn, a pub near to the Settle-Carlisle Railway at Garsdale Head [118] The Old Queen's Head, opened as a public house in the mid-19th century, but is one of the oldest Grade II* listed buildings in Sheffield, dating from around 1475 ...
Fleet Street is a square on the British Monopoly board, in a group with the Strand and Trafalgar Square. One of the Chance cards in the game, "You Have Won A Crossword Competition, collect £100" was inspired by rival competitions and promotions between Fleet Street-based newspapers in 1930s, particularly the Daily Mail and Daily Express .
During the opening a magnum of London Pride beer was ceremonially smashed on the pub's exterior. [1] The pub's interior decor is inspired by HMS Victory, Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. [6] On 13 July 2022 a serious fire broke out in the basement of the Admiralty; over 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines were dispatched to tackle ...