Sign for the Wooden Spoon
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Sign for the Wooden Spoon
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 28 Sep 2007
In the 1960s it was taken over by Whitbreads, and they wished to rename it. At this time there was much local dispute and stirring up of feelings, so they decided upon the name of the Wooden Spoon. As far as the landlord knows, it is the only public house of this name in the country.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.992794
Longitude
-1.74262