Another pub bites the dust.
- 10 June 2011 19:20109707The Yew Tree in Mill Hill closed its doors on Wednesday with rumours it is to become a Tesco's home store.
My father and Grand Fathers were regulars there for years, I worked there and met my wife there and have many happy memories over many years.
Many happy years have been spent at this pub by many people, very very sad day.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum" - 10 June 2011 19:54109712So sorry to hear that Gary, How many times has this been echoed around the land?
At the recent beer festival I was astounded to hear how much the price of a barrel of lager had gone up mainly due to fuel costs.
One particular brand had jumped from £75 to £120.
Then you wonder why pubs are closing.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 10 June 2011 20:01109713surprised about the "yew tree" seemed to have a good catchment area.
as well a transport costs, high beer duties, cheap supermarket booze and the smoking ban have contributed to the demise of pubs. - 10 June 2011 20:12109718Howard, have you booked the bench in Pencester yet for Sunday morning.
We have quite a crowd this week and may have to hoike the next one along.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 10 June 2011 20:50109727i would have done but our susan took it away ian.
incidentally we have a new breed of drinkers in that locality now as evidenced b ythe discarded cans by every seat.
i will look in the morning and give the brand name, never seen it until recently. - 11 June 2011 12:11109815A sad day to see the Yew Tree go Gary, big part of many peoples life in Mill Hill over the years. Not sure about Tesco, there are rumours of them opening in the DIY shop in Queen Street .Audere est facere.
- 11 June 2011 12:14109817I used to do the Disco'e there in 1974,I remember 2 young ladies related to the Land lord!If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
- 11 June 2011 12:27109820That would be when Bernard Creasey was the landlord, not surprised you remembered the daughters
Audere est facere. - 11 June 2011 13:41109827Bernice was one of Bernards daughter's, and I think the other is called Janice but not sure of that, she works in Icelands so will ask her next time i shop there.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"