The Harrison Pub faced a crisis from backdated rent during the pandemic but secured its survival through community donations and is now negotiating a long-term lease.
Public support was crucial; donations reached £20,000 from nearly 600 patrons, showcasing the community's commitment to preserving the pub as a cultural hub.
Landlord Paul Michelmore reflected on the pub's essential role in the neighborhood, stating, 'If we shut, it would be drug dealing central... a mix of all communities.'
Michelmore emphasized the pub's importance as a social space where diverse groups come together, highlighting that pubs serve as crucial community connectors.
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