An emergency meeting has been announced to discuss the fate of the site where the renowned “wonkiest pub” once stood, after it was gutted in a suspicious fire and subsequently demolished. The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, revealed plans to collaborate with South Staffordshire Council to determine the future of The Crooked House site, near Dudley.
The historic establishment, known for its distinct slanting appearance caused by 19th-century mining subsidence, was ravaged by fire on Saturday, which authorities are treating as a deliberate act. The blaze destroyed much of the pub, leaving only remnants of the familiar exterior. By Monday, the entire building had been reduced to rubble, inciting strong reactions from locals and former patrons.
