The Yew Tree, Holloway

The Yew Tree is a fine name for a pub. It's a solid, traditional name that evokes rural life and history. And the Yew Tree in Holloway is a fine-looking pub, which even has a yew tree growing in the yard. But sadly the pub isn't open, and has been shut for the past few years.

The landlord wants to sell the building for private housing, but the villagers don't want to lose their only pub, closed though it is. The landlord has attempted to win permission for change of use, but lost. He has appealed, and lost again. Large numbers of locals objected to his attempts, and wrote in to the council. 

The picture shows storm clouds brewing over the Yew Tree. Watch this space. One day a less cloudy brew may even be served inside ....