In the United Kingdom, the “Crooked House”, the country's “wobble”, will be rebuilt identically.

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In the United Kingdom, the country's 'ridiculous' pub will be rebuilt in style after a fire.

United Kingdom – Asymmetrical walls, steep roof, slanted windows… « A unique hostel in England » to be rebuilt, and in the same state as it was before the fire that destroyed it: it shall be utterly trembling. A pile of rubble will rise from the ashes, ordered by South Staffordshire Council, near Birmingham in Himley, West Midlands.

As we learn BBC News In an article published on Tuesday, February 27, the owners “ Crooked house “(there) Cross house », in French), has been announced by the council to revive this British cultural hotspot that attracts many visitors every year. A real company, around which a Facebook group dedicated to its reconstruction (Save the crooked house) brings together more than 36,000 members.

Leaning due to mine collapse

The building, built in 1765, was destroyed in a suspicious fire on August 5, 2023, just days after it was sold to a private buyer. No one was inside at the time of the fire and no one was injured. A short time later the rubble was excavated by backhoe loaders.

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In the United Kingdom, the country's “ridiculous” pub will be rebuilt in style after a fire (photo of the ruins of a rickety pub in Himley)

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The building owes its strange appearance to a mine collapse where the entire construction was tilted. Today the pub is owned by ATE Farms Ltd and is due to be rebuilt. The company has 30 days to appeal and the notice must be honored within three years, the underline said BBC News.

A popular attraction in the area, the pub was originally built as a farm before completely changing its function over time, according to media reports.

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