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October 15, 2026

Building with London’s oldest restaurant is donated to National Trust

  • ‘Rules’ has survived the British Empire, the Blitz and even plans for a new road that would have seen it demolished.
    • By PAN PYLAS
    Associated Press

    AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali [enlarge]
    ‘Rules’ was established in 1798 by Thomas Rule as an oyster bar when Europe was in turmoil in the aftermath of the French Revolution.

    LONDON — The building that houses London's oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe's biggest conservation charity, a move that will, it is hoped, secure one of the U.K. capital's go-to eateries for centuries to come.


     
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