One of Britain's oldest pubs forced to close after nearly 500 years

MSN - 21/04
Hole in the Wall in Torquay, Devon, first opened its doors in 1540 but has closed due to increased running costs, which landlord Richard Rossendale-Cook said forced his hand.

One of the oldest pubs in the country has been forced to close after nearly half a millenium in business.

Hole in the Wall in Torquay, Devon, first opened its doors in 1540 but has closed due to increased running costs.

Pub landlord Richard Rossendale-Cook, 81, said rising costs had forced his hand in the decision.

Speaking last month, he told ITV News: 'I'm very very sad, of course I'd like to carry on.'

'But unless somebody comes up - a Russian oliga...
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