'A celebration of our campaign, not a wake for the building' promises positive organiser of Crooked House One Year On event
Campaigners who fought like lions to stop The Crooked House from being consigned to the history books are holding a get together for 500 supporters to mark the first anniversary of the fire which broke the Black Country's heart.
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The One Year On event is being held in the grounds of Himley Hall, a short distance where the wonky pub stood for centuries before being burnt out by arsonists and then bulldozed by its new owners sparking an outpouring of shock and disgust across the country.
However, Sunday's event from 2pm until 8pm, will not be an excuse for former patrons to cry into their pints but an uplifting reunion of old regulars and a face-to-face get together of members of the Save the Crooked House (Let’s Get it Rebuilt) Facebook group.
There will be live music from several local bands, facepainting, hot food vendors, a licenced bar and a cake and fudge stall for those with a sweet tooth.
Campaigners who have embarked on the long road to get the pub rebuilt will also be sharing the progress of their campaign which captured the imagination of people all over the world. So instead of being a wake, Sunday will be more like a birthday party marking one year since the entire community come together and refuse to accept arsonists and bulldozers had beaten them.
