In the Name of the Rose - Monica Howe Montesinos

"Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying- we had each other"
William Monahan (American screenwriter)

As the church's influence wanes at the heart of the community, the void is frequently filled by the village pub. It has become the place where people catch up and exchange news. It reinforces a sense of identity, a sense of belonging.
Even in recent years, with increasing prices and competition leading to more closures , the importance of "the pub" to a community has never been higher.