Tipton pub is now ‘Britain’s wonkiest’ boozer following loss of the Crooked House

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A Victorian Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls ‘roll uphill’ is now Britain’s wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House. The 200-year-old pub, in Tipton is just five miles away from its demolished counterpart which was burnt down in a suspected arson attack. The slanted premises is also wonky due to mining subsidence but unlike the Crooked House, the site is Grade II-listed, which will help protect its future. (Video - SWNS)

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00:00 Hello, my name is Karl Falconer, I'm a local plasterer from the area of Tipton.

00:18 Been using this place now for close on 40 years I'd say.

00:24 Lots of changes I've seen happen over the time in here.

00:28 New owners, it's a good atmosphere, good vibe, really nice place and very sociable place.

00:35 So this is how the bowl works in a tilted barrel.

01:04 I've probably been coming here 40 years now and maybe the last 80 years it's resided,

01:09 probably due to mine shafts, I don't know.

01:12 It's way before my time.

01:14 But it's still standing, it's still going and we aim to keep it that way.

01:28 The crooked house, it's very sad what's happened.

01:32 It's part of the heritage and part of our theme in the black country.

01:36 It's been like that for a good many years.

01:38 It's very, very sad what's happened.

01:40 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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