'Farewell Mollie': Tributes flood in as Portsmouth's longest-serving landlady retires after 52 years

Well known Portsmouth resident and landlady Mollie Powell is set to retire in August after a 52 year long career which saw her take charge of three pubs in Portsmouth.
Mollie Powell, the landlady of The Duke of Devonshire, in Albert Road, Southsea, who is due to retire in AugustMollie Powell, the landlady of The Duke of Devonshire, in Albert Road, Southsea, who is due to retire in August
Mollie Powell, the landlady of The Duke of Devonshire, in Albert Road, Southsea, who is due to retire in August

Reaction to the news on social media has been positive, with many sad to see her ago, but also proud and reminiscent of the times they spent with her. Here are some of the comments from The News' Facebook page:

Many are planning on visiting the 88-year old in the Duke of Devonshire in Southsea -which she has lead for the past 35 years- for one last pint.