Fire engulfs historic pub famed for being wonkiest in Britain
by Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6DKC3)
Firefighters called to tackle blaze at The Crooked House in Himley, West Midlands
Britain's wonkiest pub", which dates back to 1765, has been gutted by fire just days after being sold to a private buyer for alternative use.
Firefighters were called on Saturday night to The Crooked House pub, in Himley near Dudley in the West Midlands, which gained its name after it started sinking into the ground due to mining subsidence in the area.
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