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However, the pub is more commonly known as The Dirty Duck. It is unclear where this name originates from. One reason could be that it was given this name by brewery families who played darts in the pub. Another reason could be that actors nicknamed it The Dirty Duck. It is the only pub in
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The pub was originally three buildings dating from the 15th century before becoming a single property. One of the buildings became a pub in 1738. A house next door was integrated into the pub in 1866 and in 1937 the pub was extended into a third property. The building has a
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According to the pub menu, the contemporary name, The Dirty Duck, was given to the establishment by
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Inside The Dirty Duck, there are many photos of well known actors who have performed at the RSC theatres and visited the pub including
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It has existed as a pub since 1738 and has been known as The Black Swan since 1776, although it may have been given this name earlier.
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once pulled a pint during a visit. Other notable visitors to The Dirty Duck include
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