A devastating fire ripped through The Crooked House in Himley, near Dudley, last Saturday, and just 48 hours later the pub was demolished as police investigate for arson
The Crooked House pub was a popular watering hole for locals.
Its unique structure, one side being a couple feet lower than the other, attracted people from all over the world to the iconic building which caused optical illusions like coins rolling up a bar. Whilst it might be a tough place to be if you’ve had a few drinks, it was a favourite of many until it was suddenly sold and shut down.
Then, just a matter of days later a fire ripped through the 18th century building, leaving it a gutted shell of what it once was, and, despite reportedly being told by council on what could be removed of the remains, the entire thing was then bulldozed and left a pile of rubble. Since locals have been left with more and more questions, as the identities of the mystery buyers emerged.
Here’s everything we know about the pub amid the investigation.