The Crooked House, an 18th-century pub renowned for its unique leaning effect, has closed its doors forever after 192 years of operation.
Locals in Himley, West Midlands, were left heartbroken when the pub’s landlords revealed that it was unlikely to reopen after being sold to a private buyer.
This announcement came earlier this year, following the pub being put up for sale with a guide price of £675,000.
Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries later acquired the property and ensured its structural safety in the 1940s, renaming it The Crooked House to reflect its appearance.
The closure serves as a poignant reminder of the challenging times faced by local pubs in the current economic climate.
