The landlady of an 18th century pub says it may be forced to close due to persistent flooding. Gina Birch, 59, has been the landlady of the Lamb and Flag in Welney for 25 years. But she now fears for its future after the road it is on was closed for more than 80 days over winter – with a 22-mile diversion in place. And she said it wasn’t “viable” to keep a pub running that has become so affected by flooding. The pub’s history dates back to 1860 when it was recorded under Elgood’s Brewery but records show it has been in the village since 1794. The road it sits on – the A1101 Welney Wash Road on…
