Notoriously strict Samuel Smith's brewery boss who banned mobile phones, music and swearing in his pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith, one of the most controversial figures in the British pub trade, is reported to have died aged 81.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 1, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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