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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent

Owners of Crooked House pub appeal against order to rebuild

The remains of the Crooked House pub in Himley after its demolition following the fire on 5 August.
The blaze, which is being treated by police as arson, and subsequent demolition of the wonky Staffordshire pub prompted a national outcry. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The Guardian

The owners of the Crooked House pub in Himley have appealed against an order to rebuild the 18th-century building, which was demolished days after a fire last year.

The blaze on 5 August, which is being treated by police as arson, and the subsequent demolition of the famously wonky Staffordshire pub prompted a national outcry.

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