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**Spinko** · 31-03-2024, 06:48

Originally Posted by Tris39

The saga continues: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...e_iOSApp_Other

If it was that valuable, they wouldn't have destroyed it, and kept it as a going concern.

I can get nostalgic about pubs and memories, sure, but there are bigger and better battles than a lopsided building that ought to have met its destiny decades ago.

**Mobyduck** · 31-03-2024, 07:44

Originally Posted by Spinko

If it was that valuable, they wouldn't have destroyed it, and kept it as a going concern.

I can get nostalgic about pubs and memories, sure, but there are bigger and better battles than a lopsided building that ought to have met its destiny decades ago.

It's not so much about the pub for me rather than the underhanded and cynical manner of its destruction, it's that that needs to be dealt with first and foremost.

**Tris39** · 31-03-2024, 09:42

Originally Posted by Spinko

If it was that valuable, they wouldn't have destroyed it, and kept it as a going concern.

I can get nostalgic about pubs and memories, sure, but there are bigger and better battles than a lopsided building that ought to have met its destiny decades ago.

Of course there are more important issues in the world, but the reason why the couple who bought it destroyed it, is because its removal more easily facilitated access to their other business concerns; the pub was a geographical obstacle. And why should something from which so many people derived so much enjoyment '...have met its destiny decades ago.'?

**Spinko** · 31-03-2024, 11:01

Originally Posted by Tris39

Of course there are more important issues in the world, but the reason why the couple who bought it destroyed it, is because its removal more easily facilitated access to their other business concerns; the pub was a geographical obstacle. And why should something from which so many people derived so much enjoyment '...have met its destiny decades ago.'?

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Because it couldn't pay its way.

**Brainypool** · 31-03-2024, 12:30

Originally Posted by Spinko

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Because it couldn't pay its way.

May or may not be true, Marstons sold it along with a vast portfolio of pubs for a quick cash injection last year - that included some very profitable and desirable pubs. If I remember correctly the last landlord said it had been doing okay towards the end.

**sheffield hatter** · 05-04-2024, 13:43

Originally Posted by Mobyduck

It's not so much about the pub for me rather than the underhanded and cynical manner of its destruction, it's that that needs to be dealt with first and foremost.

You betcha!