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Fire Destroys Crooked House Pub, it Will Be Rebuilt
February 27th, 2024
A special old pub in England called The Crooked House had a big fire and was destroyed. It was known for its tilted walls and floors. People liked this place a lot and were sad when it burned down. After the fire, the pub was taken down without permission which made the local people unhappy. Some people were arrested but nobody was charged with a crime.
The local council has now told the owners that they must build the pub again just like it was before the fire. They have until February 2027 to finish building it or they might get into trouble. A lot of people want to see The Crooked House return and have joined a group on Facebook to save it.
The Crooked House was very old and became tilted because there were coal mines underneath. It was first a farmhouse and then a pub, getting its name because "siden" means crooked in the local language. It was almost destroyed once before but then it was fixed and became a popular place for tourists to visit.
Everyone is looking forward to seeing the pub rebuilt so that people can go there and enjoy a drink once more.
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💭 Discussion Questions
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. Why was The Crooked House special?2
. What happened to The Crooked House?3
. What does the local council want the owners to do?📖 Vocabulary
🌐 Cultural context
The Crooked House was a unique and beloved pub in England, known for its uneven structure due to historical coal mining effects. English pubs are traditional social centers in local communities.
🧠 Further reading
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