'Strip pub' since 1993 shuts permanently due to 'change in circumstances'

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        July 30, 2026

'Strip pub' since 1993 shuts permanently due to 'change in circumstances'

        Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-07-30The Prince of Wales Rickmansworth, known for being a "strip pub", is now closed for good due to a "change in circumstances".
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'Strip pub' since 1993 shuts permanently due to 'change in circumstances'
• The Prince of Wales Rickmansworth, known for being a "strip pub", is now closed for good due to a "change in circumstances".
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