YORK lost one of its favourite landlords when Bill Embleton died on Christmas Day, surrounded by his family.
Drinkers from near and far loved the landlord who used to fill Ye Olde Starre Inn in Stonegate, the Golden Lion in Church Street, and others with his laughter.
Military veterans remember with thankfulness the soup, rolls and hot drinks that Bill provided at his own expense in the Punchbowl in Stonegate - the bar was also open - after their sometimes cold and wet march to and from Memorial Gardens on Remembrance Sundays.
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