![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/council-issues-major-update-on-crooked-house-after-pub-destroyed-in-tragic-arson/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_The-Crooked-House-fire-in-pictures-as-devastating-blaze-destroys-iconic-pub.jpg&description=The Crooked House was built in the 18th century and became an iconic Black Country watering hole due to its unique 16 degree slant that attracted punters from all over the world The local council has issued an update on The Crooked House pub after it burned down as police launch an arson investigation. The Crooked House was an 18th century pub in Himley, West Midlands and was renowned for its distinctive 16 degree slant. This attracted punters from all over the world to see its seemingly wonky doorways and the optical illusion where marbles rolled uphill along the bar. However, after a break in around the new year, the pub was shut, before owners Marstons announced it had been sold. New buyers Carly and Adam Taylor, who live in a gated community in Leicestershire, near Lutterworth, snapped up the pub but shortly afterwards it was gutted by a fire. Police have since announced that they are investigating the blaze as arson, but just two days later, the remains of the pub were demolished. However, South Staffordshire Council came out slamming the knockdown job, outlining how they had given limited permission for a few elements to be taken down. They are now investigating whether it was done illegally before today, the council issued in an update today. Leader of South Staffordshire Council, Cllr Roger Lees said: 'We'd like to thank Andy Street and his team for their time in meeting with us yesterday and their full support for the approach being taken by South Staffordshire Council. 'Our officers continue to work to explore all options in relation to the building and planning breaches at the Crooked House. I want to assure all interested parties that this case is absolutely a key priority for our officers and we are committed to working in partnership with all relevant parties on this important matter. 'We urge people to stay away from the site and to allow the council, the police, and other agencies the space to focus on the important tasks in hand." Cllr Lees previous){kind=link}
The Crooked House was built in the 18th century and became an iconic Black Country watering hole due to its unique 16 degree slant that attracted punters from all over the world
The local council has issued an update on The Crooked House pub after it burned down as police launch an arson investigation.
The Crooked House was an 18th century pub in Himley, West Midlands and was renowned for its distinctive 16 degree slant. This attracted punters from all over the world to see its seemingly wonky doorways and the optical illusion where marbles rolled uphill along the bar.
However, after a break in around the new year, the pub was shut, before owners Marstons announced it had been sold. New buyers Carly and Adam Taylor, who live in a gated community in Leicestershire, near Lutterworth, snapped up the pub but shortly afterwards it was gutted by a fire.
Police have since announced that they are investigating the blaze as arson, but just two days later, the remains of the pub were demolished. However, South Staffordshire Council came out slamming the knockdown job, outlining how they had given limited permission for a few elements to be taken down.