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#arson #dudley #se26 #sydenham #localpubs

I was part of the #savethegreyhound campaign led by the #SydenhamSociety. It succeeded the pub was rebuilt 'brick-by-brick' and is thriving today.

We didn't expect to win. We were lucky. Everybody knew the owners had demolished the pub illegally. The company directors were local and could be held to account. We had great local support and #Lewisham Council then had the will and the money to fight a long and difficult court case.

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I frequented the Crooked House at Himley when living in Wordsley back in the '60s. Feeling drunk before the first drink!

Sad to see the iconic pub destroyed by arson. Disturbing the remains were demolished before a police investigation could complete gathering evidence. There is much than stinks. Not just the smouldering remains. Report: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/aug/08/west-midlands-mayor-calls-for-crooked-house-pub-to-be-rebuilt-brick-by-brick

Locals want it rebuilt 'brick-by-brick' citing The Greyhound campaign here in Sydenham

#sydenham #se26 #localpubs

Our pub originally known as The Railway was then renamed in recognisance of the cricketing bloke who lived round the corner.

Now gradually losing those letters one by one. Or maybe it is to be renamed again in honour of Taiwan's capital?

One for you @TheTwoTowersPub@twitter.com #LocalPubs

#SmallBusinessSaturday This weekend, don’t forget your #localpubs.

Hello from @HonestyGroup’s Hartley Arms in Donnington, still a great pub as well as a restaurant.

@VisitNewbury @UllageBeer

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