It’s one of the oldest pubs in England, having first opened in the year 793. The address, which is located in a county north of London, has endured through a multitude of historical trials and tribulations but the pandemic was the last straw. Its owner had no choice but to announce its closing. An announcement met with strong emotions from as far away as Hawaii! In the year 793, Vikings invaded an island territory that had not yet been unified under the name England. This is also the date when Ye Olde Fighting Cocks opened its doors. The pub is located in Hertfordshire, an hour’s drive from ce…