Shadow play Pubs revert to candlelight in face of fuel bills

The owners of two Cornwall pubs have turned to candlelight to cope with surging energy prices.

The Masons Arms in Camelford is lit only by candles on Mondays, while The Thomas Daniell in Truro will do the same on Oct 4.

Alan Woods, who has run the pub for four years, said it was to combat the price of electricity and provides a unique atmosphere.

He said: “We are going back to 1753, the year The Masons Arms opened. The pub will be lit by candle throughout.

“This will also help lower our extortionate electric bill.”