One of Britain's oldest pubs closes doors for final time after nearly 500 years

One of Britain's oldest pubs operating since Henry VIII's reign forced to close down - as landlord reveals he's 'very, very sad'

One of Britain's oldest pubs operating since Henry VIII's reign forced to close down - as landlord reveals he's 'very, very sad' - One of Britain's oldest pubs has been forced to close its doors after nearly 500 years in business

One of Britain's oldest pubs closes doors for final time after nearly 500 years

ONE of the country’s oldest boozers has closed down after nearly half a millennium of pouring pints. The aptly named Hole in the Wall in Torquay has survived the English Civil War and the Second World War.  AlamyOne of Britain’s oldest boozers is closing its doors after serving pirates and smugglers for nearly half a millennium[/caption] GettyIt’s 81 year 81-year-old publican blamed evolving tastes and rocketing costs for the forced closure[/cap…