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Remembering the Crooked House: New group aims to keep the spirit of famous 'wonky pub' alive

A new group has been set up to celebrate the Crooked House as the second anniversary of its demise approaches.

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By Paul Jenkins
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Toast the Crooked House has been set up by Ian Sandall, a councillor for Sedgley, who is one of the campaigners aiming to get the famous Himley pub rebuilt after it was burned to the ground on August 5, 2023 and then bulldozed  just a day later.

Since then campaigners have been trying to get the pub rebuilt 'brick by brick' and have recently been putting pressure on the authorities to step up legal action against six people arrested over the destruction of the pub.

The Crooked House pub at Himley as it was before the fire and demolition
The Crooked House pub at Himley as it was before the fire and demolition
The burnt out remains of The Crooked House pub following the fire a year ago
The burnt out remains of The Crooked House pub following the fire a year ago
DUDLEY COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -31/07/25Ian Sandall has launched a Facebook page ~Toast the Crooked House to celebrate its heritage
Ian Sandall
The Crooked House was damaged in a suspected arson attack. Photo: Ash Smith
The Crooked House on fire on Saturday night. Photo: Ash Smith
DUDLEY COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -31/07/25 Nearly two years after the Crooked House caught fire and was then demolished, Ian Sandall is still hopeful that one day the pub will stand again. A new barrier has been installed to stop flytippers.
The site of the Crooked House

But Mr Sandall said the new group on Facebook is dedicated to celebrating, remembering and raising a glass to the Crooked House.