Crooked House pub homeowners informed they need to rebuild it brick by brick after fireplace
The homeowners of the Crooked House pub have been informed they need to restore the boozer to its former glory.
The much-loved pub dubbed “Britain’s wonkiest” for its noticeable slant, was destroyed in a suspected arson assault final yr. The venue in Himley, close to Dudley, was then demolished two days after the blaze, a lot to the dismay of locals.
South Staffordshire Council informed landlords the watering gap should be rebuilt to the usual it was in previous to the fireplace. The homeowners have 30 days to enchantment the choice. If they do not, they need to adjust to the discover inside three years.
Leader of South Staffordshire Council Roger Lees stated: “A huge amount of time and resources have been put into investigating the unauthorised demolition of the Crooked House.
“We haven’t taken this motion frivolously, however we imagine that it’s proper to deliver the homeowners, who demolished the constructing with out consent, to account and we’re dedicated to do what we will to get the Crooked House rebuilt.”
The blaze broke out on August 5, 2023, prompting national outrage. Those who wanted a piece of the pub’s history even bought bricks from its original structure for £50 a pop, the Daily Star previously reported.
The 18th-century pub had been one of the region’s most famous boozers. Regulars and tourists alike flocked to see the building’s famous lean, caused by land subsidence.
One of the devoted patrons who visited the wreckage was the Daily Star’s very own Harry Thompson, who went to investigate what was left of the pub in the wake of its tragic demise. There, Thompson found “witty however biting” placards immortalising the beloved venue.
“Happy hour is over,” read one. “Mama weer [sic] all crooked now,” another read.
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