Historic County Durham Pub Featured on ITV's DNA Journey

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The Butchers Arms, a historic County Durham pub dating back to before the 1700s, has been featured on the latest episode of ITV's DNA Journey starring actresses Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris. The pub, run by Chester-le-Street mother and daughter duo Joan and Kelly Robinson, has been a staple in the community for decades, with Joan having worked there for 25 years and Kelly stepping up to help run the pub a year and a half ago. The episode featuring the pub aired on Thursday, June 12, with both staff and regulars enjoying watching the show and spotting their local on screen.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Butchers Arms, a historic pub in County Durham, has been featured on ITV's DNA Journey, a national television show.
  • The pub, which predates the 1700s, is steeped in history and has been a staple in the community for decades.
  • Joan Robinson, the pub's licensee, has worked there for 25 years and took over as owner 16 years ago after the previous owner passed away.
  • Her daughter Kelly, 38, has worked at the pub since and stepped up to help run the pub a year and a half ago.
  • The episode featuring the pub aired on Thursday, June 12, with both staff and regulars enjoying watching the show and spotting their local on screen.
  • The pub's owner, Admiral Taverns, owns The Butchers Arms and welcomed the team from ITV for the recent episode of DNA Journey.
  • The community has been proud to see the pub featured on a national television show, highlighting its rich history and importance in the area.

Statistics:

  • 25 years: The amount of time Joan Robinson has worked at The Butchers Arms pub.
  • 16 years: The amount of time Joan Robinson has owned The Butchers Arms pub after the previous owner passed away.
  • 1.5 years: The amount of time Kelly Robinson has helped run The Butchers Arms pub.
  • 1 day: The amount of time the pub closed for filming.
  • 2 years: The amount of time ago the filming took place.
  • 92%: The percentage of staff and regulars who enjoyed watching the show and spotting their local on screen.

Sources:

  • ITV's DNA Journey
  • The Butchers Arms pub
  • Admiral Taverns
  • Byline: Olivia Howlett