Terry Casey wrote:

The old Angel Hotel in Ilford was closed and sold off in the
late 70s/early 80s

It was replaced by a new pub built on the site of the former
stable block at the rear and, the first time I visited, I was
surprised to find gas lights on the front of the bar.

One pub round here still has them in use

https://www.theglobeleicester.com/gallery