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Nov. 11, 1968 - ''The Samuel Pepys'' the new 75,000 riverside pub is opened in London. ''The Samuel Pepys'', the new riverside pub, converted from an old warehouse off Upper Thames Street at a cost of 75,000 , was opened today by Charrington's . Quotations from Samuel Pepys diary can be seen in the restaurant , where tables in alcoves are named after his amorous adventures on the ''Ans So To Bed'' theme. Photo shows A view of the lower bar in the Samuel Pepys riverside pub which was opened today. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)