Hard times?
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Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 28 May 2009
The Black Swan in the centre of Eastrington has lost its signboard and has a 'business for sale' sign on the wall. Maybe the last pint has been pulled, in which case this is a typical example of the way the pub trade is going during difficult economic times.