US EditionTwo London pubs, both alike in riverside locality, keep a civil grudge over which is more ancient
LONDON, AUG 1 – Both pubs claim historic significance amid a challenging year for the industry with 378 venues closing across England, Wales, and Scotland, British Beer and Pub Association said.
- 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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