Post by sootycat on Aug 25, 2010 11:37:43 GMT
From DS
The landlords of the original Emmerdale pub have decided to shut it down.
The Woolpack appeared when the ITV soap was filmed in Esholt, West Yorkshire. However, filming of the show moved to a new location 11 years ago and since then villagers have been trying to keep the pub going, even buying it from Bradford Council in 2004.
The Mirror reports that despite still attracting fans of the show to the 177-year-old pub, landlords Nichola and Richard McGrath have decided quit four years into their ten year lease.
"In summer it's very busy here but in winter it's deadly quiet and the two just don't make up for each other," Nichola said. "We've had enough of working 90 hours a week and want to spend more time with the children."
She continued: "Also it's not easy being tied to a pub company with inflated rents and beer prices. We've loved every second here. We're devastated for the villagers and will miss the village terribly. But hopefully Enterprise Inns won't leave it long before they get someone else in. We'll be back for a pint when they do."
A spokesperson for the company said: "Enterprise Inns is aware that Mr and Mrs McGrath have temporarily closed the Woolpack and we are in discussions with them. We will provide an update once we are in a position to do so."
The landlords of the original Emmerdale pub have decided to shut it down.
The Woolpack appeared when the ITV soap was filmed in Esholt, West Yorkshire. However, filming of the show moved to a new location 11 years ago and since then villagers have been trying to keep the pub going, even buying it from Bradford Council in 2004.
The Mirror reports that despite still attracting fans of the show to the 177-year-old pub, landlords Nichola and Richard McGrath have decided quit four years into their ten year lease.
"In summer it's very busy here but in winter it's deadly quiet and the two just don't make up for each other," Nichola said. "We've had enough of working 90 hours a week and want to spend more time with the children."
She continued: "Also it's not easy being tied to a pub company with inflated rents and beer prices. We've loved every second here. We're devastated for the villagers and will miss the village terribly. But hopefully Enterprise Inns won't leave it long before they get someone else in. We'll be back for a pint when they do."
A spokesperson for the company said: "Enterprise Inns is aware that Mr and Mrs McGrath have temporarily closed the Woolpack and we are in discussions with them. We will provide an update once we are in a position to do so."
