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Two London pubs, both alike in riverside locality, keep a civil grudge over which is more ancient

The Mayflower and Prospect of Whitby pubs each claim origins in the 16th and 17th centuries, with Guinness World Records not formally recognizing either due to historical complexities.

  • The Mayflower and the Prospect of Whitby both claim to be London’s oldest riverside pub, leading to a long-standing dispute over the title.
  • The Mayflower is named after the ship that departed for America in 1620.
  • The Prospect of Whitby claims it was established in 1520 and survived a fire in 1666.
  • Guinness World Records has not awarded the title due to complexities from name changes and relocations.
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Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub. Which one is right?

Two pubs in London's East End are vying for the title of the city's oldest riverside pub. The Mayflower and the Prospect of Whitby both claim this honor.

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ANNOUNCEMENT What are you looking for when choosing a public house? A wide variety of craft beers and crisp ciders? Decent pub grub? Properly painted carpets? Or are you more interested in history? If it’s the latest, London’s pubgoers are in a bit of pickle. In London’s East End, a pub proudly passes a sign that says “Oldest Riverside Pub in London.” On the other side of the Thames River, another pub makes the same bold statement. That’s right,…

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