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Historic London Pub Frequented By LEMMY Faces Closure

September 11, 2006

Debabani Majumdar of BBC News reports:

It has played its part in rock history and was named after Britain's first foreign secretary.

But one of London's oldest pubs — the Intrepid Fox in Soho — is facing closure, inspiring 5,000 people to back a campaign to save it. BBC News explores its colourful past.

These days those seeking a night of rock and alternative music are the ones most likely to be seen flocking to the Intrepid Fox, in Soho's Wardour Street.

MOTÖRHEAD's singer Lemmy and ex-SEX PISTOLS manager Malcolm Maclaren have been known to drink there.

It is even said to be the place where Mick Jagger talked Ronnie Wood in to joining the STONES.

But the Fox, which dates back to 1784, has its roots in, perhaps, far loftier reaches.

It was originally named after Charles James Fox by its first owner, Samuel House.

Read the rest of the article at BBC News.

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