NEWS STORY : Mayor of West Midlands Demands Crooked House Pub is Rebuilt
STORY
Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, has called for the rebuilding of the Crooked House pub in Himley following its surprise demolition. The building caught fire just days after it was taken over by new owners, with allegations that the access road to the property was blocked to prevent the fire brigade from being able to tackle the blaze.
Street said in a letter to Roger Lees, the Leader of South Staffordshire Council:
“We ask that you consider ensuring the property is rebuilt brick by brick (using as much original material as possible) before any further discussions about the future of the site take place.”
The pub had been built in 1765 to be used as a farmhouse, but part of the building sank in the nineteenth century due to coal mining subsidence. It was turned into a pub and was sold earlier this year by Marston’s who said in a statement:
“We are shocked and disappointed to learn about the fire which has caused so much damage to a landmark building which is so well known in the area”.
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