Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Crooked House


A well known watering hole on the edge of the Himley Estates is the Crooked House which is excellent for drivers who want the experience of being drunk without being over the legal limit. You can literally watch beer bottles roll up the table here.

The reason for its strange uneven exterior and interior is down to the fact that the house has subsided on land that was used for mining. Too much coal had been extracted from the ground beneath the building and it had to be shored up to prevent its collapse.

Further information and old photographs can be found here
http://www.sedgleymanor.com/historical/crooked_house.html

Update: Unfortunately, on August 5, 2023, a fire devastated the building, severely damaging the structure. The fire caused the roof and upper floors to collapse, leaving the iconic crooked shape still visible but the building in ruins.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and it has sparked widespread concern over the preservation of this iconic landmark. In the wake of the fire, plans have been put in place to restore the building, with efforts focused on stabilizing the remaining structure and rebuilding it in a way that respects its historic significance. Various restoration plans and proposals are under discussion, including potential plans to re-open the site as a pub or as a tourist attraction, with extensive care to preserve its architectural legacy.

Local authorities and heritage groups are working together to ensure the Crooked House is restored properly, with consultations ongoing about the future of the site and its place in the community.

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