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The Slug and Lettuce

The Slug and Lettuce is a Grade II listed public house at 330 Upper Street and Islington Green, Islington, London. [1]

It was built in the mid-late 19th century, and was known as "The Fox" until 1984. [1] It was the first Slug and Lettuce, which is now one of the UK's leading pub chains.

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "The Slug and Lettuce public house (1279661)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 7 May 2014.

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