Historic eatery in capital’s theatreland given to heritage charity after changing hands only three times in 228 years When Thomas Rule served his first oyster to diners on Maiden Lane in London’s Covent Garden, “mad” George III was on the throne of England, John Adams was US president and William...

Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/14/rules-london-oldest-restaurant-donated-national-trust)

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