A 15th century pub reopened its doors today after locals raised more than £1million and used a little-known law to save it from developers. The community saw 470 of its residents club together to raise the total and buy back their beloved pub. Developers bought the Grade-II listed tavern in Southstoke, Somerset in 2016 from a pair of businessman who intended to renovate the pub into flats. The first pint to be poured after the village pub in Southstoke resumed service was by Brian Perkins, 87 who was born there when it was run by his family. For 150 years the ownership was passed between families and businessmen who kept the Packhorse operating as a true village pub.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2018 14:43 UTC