The Faulkland Inn near Bath has come through recessions, wars and Covid but is being beaten by soaring costs When the Faulkland Inn first opened its doors, George II was on the throne and Britain was at war with Spain. Since then, the 280-year-old coaching inn has weathered a dozen recessions, two world wars and the Covid pandemic. Now soaring energy bills have proved a battle too far. The village pub near Bath is facing closure with the loss of eight jobs because it can no longer afford to keep...
'Energy bills have overtaken wages': 280-year-old pub at risk of closure
The Guardian - 12 Aug 2022 14:38
The Faulkland Inn near Bath has come through recessions, wars and Covid but is being beaten by soaring costs When the Faulkland Inn first opened its doors, George II was on the throne and Britain was at war with Spain. Since then, the 280-year-old coaching inn has weathered a dozen recessions, two world wars and the Covid pandemic. Now soaring energy bills have proved a battle too far. The village pub near Bath is facing closure with the loss of eight jobs because it can no longer afford to keep...
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