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The Old Shades

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The Old Shades pub
The Old Shades pub

The Old Shades is a Grade II listed public house at 37–39 Whitehall, London SW1.It was built in 1898 by the architects Treadwell and Martin.As of January 2020, it is operated by the Young's pub chain.

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The Old Shades
Whitehall, London Covent Garden

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Whitehall 35
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