 The interior of the building was completely destroyed in the blaze (Picture: PA) More than 10,000 people signed a subsequent online petition calling for the much-loved building to be saved, which said: 'Once it is demolished, it will be too late to go back.' Police and firefighters were called out to the blaze at around 10.45pm on Saturday. Sharing the news on Facebook, the former owners wrote: 'So after 10 months of hard work very long hours and constant obstacles it's quite annoying to see your place of business end up like this… 'Time effort gone, money gone, and one of the greatest build){kind=link}
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A Black Country pub renowned as ‘Britain’s wonkiest’ has been demolished after an enormous fire destroyed its interior and roof.
The Crooked House in Himley, near Dudley, was sold to a private buyer at the end of last month and was consumed by flames just days later.
Investigators from the police and fire service are now working to establish the cause.