Century-old pub closes permanently as Greene King shutters historic venue

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A century-old Birmingham pub has closed permanently after Greene King decided the cost of essential refurbishment work was too high to justify keeping the venue open.

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The Billesley in Kings Heath shut its doors this week after initially telling customers it would close temporarily for maintenance work beginning on July 13.The repairs had been expected to last around three weeks.However, Greene King has since confirmed the pub has ceased trading permanently and said it is now reviewing options for the future of the site.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The unexpected closure has left community groups that regularly met at the venue searching for new homes.Members of Crafting Voices Choir arrived for their usual Monday rehearsal only to find the pub closed.The group discovered the doors locked, the car park blocked off and contractors installing metal shutters over the windows.Choir members described the scene as having a "horrible atmosphere", with some left "very, very upset" by the...

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