Down the country lane leading towards the former Crooked House pub in Himley, Staffordshire, the road is suddenly blocked by a mound of dirt two and a half metres (8ft) high. Nearby, a security guard, saying he was acting on behalf of the landlord, turned people away from continuing down the public road as they attempted to see what remained of the famous pub, renowned for its wonkiness.
The 260-year-old building is now a pile of bricks and timber after it was engulfed by flames on Saturday night before being demolished on Monday.
