Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Probably the most famous pub in the world.
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Key words
- Tucked away: hidden or difficult to find:
Van’s house is tucked away at the end of the road.
- Notable figure: an important person and deserving attention, because of being very good at what they do
He is a famous singer and a notable figure in the rock scene.
- Immortalize: to cause someone to be remembered for a very long time:
He was immortalized by the best selling book.
- Plaque: a flat object, often of stone or metal, with text that records information about a person, place, or event
The plaque on the building tells you who used to live there.
- Cherished: deeply loved or valued
Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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The most famous pub in the world
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of London's most famous buildings. The historic pub is tucked away in an alley off Fleet Street. The original building dates back to 1538, but it was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666. It is best known for its literary connections, having attracted such notable figures as Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain.