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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rachel Hall

Taylor Swift fans flock to London pub apparently referenced on new album

Exterior of the Black Dog pub in Vauxhall
The Black Dog pub in Vauxhall: ‘The fans have been overwhelmingly positive.’ Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian

Last Thursday was shaping up to be a normal day for the Black Dog pub in south London, until its social media traffic mysteriously started ramping up.

The reason was that Taylor Swift’s new album had leaked, featuring a song that shared its name. Within an hour of its release, the small venue was deluged with excited fans, while its staff scoured CCTV for a sighting of the world’s biggest pop star.

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