' has almost 13,000 members and growing. Rebuilding the entire pub would be a radical solution, and come as a costly one to whoever foots the bill. But, two years prior, the Carlton Tavern was rebuilt brick for brick. Its owner applied for the building to be converted into ten flats, but was rejected. Then, just two days before Historic England was due to recommend it be granted Grade-II listed status they ordered it demolished anyway. Regulars to the Carlton Tavern were not willing to stand by as another cash flush company ran roughshod over their community and years and years of campaigning led to the owners, CTLX, being ordered to rebuild it, brick by brick. This included everything from the distinctive red bricks to the Tavern's wooden doors and fittings. Whilst the cases aren't exactly the same, there may be a precedent because the council were left shocked after the sudden bull dozing of t){kind=link}
The Crooked House was an iconic black country pub that had a distinctive tilt, with one side four foot lower than the other, causing a 16 degree tilt before it all went up in flames with police now investigating arson
The Crooked House pub attracted punters from all over the world, eager to see its unique wonky structure.
The watering hole in Himley, West Midlands, was four foot lower one end, leading to the entire building being lopsided and optical illusions like coins or marbles seemingly rolling uphill along the bar. However, the pub was recently sold, reportedly to businesswoman Carly Taylor, 34, only for it to soon catch fire and go up in flames.
Swiftly afterwards, the remains were bulldozed – even as the council said this was against their explicit instructions. Now, as police investigate the fire for arson, many will wonder what could become of the site where iconic Black Country pub once stood.
There’s something close to a precedent for this, and it certainly seems to be the hope for many locals. A Facebook group called âSAVE THE CROOKED HOUSE (LETS GET IT RE-BUILT)’ has almost 13,000 members and growing. Rebuilding the entire pub would be a radical solution, and come as a costly one to whoever foots the bill.