A historic pub reportedly visited by King Charles I through the English Civil Battle has gone up in flames.
Thick plumes of smoke billowed out of the Raven Lodge in Droitwich Spa as a hearth raged by the constructing on Sunday afternoon.
The derelict constructing, containing a number of outdated timber, went up in flames rapidly as firefighters tried to save lots of the Grade II-listed web site.
Individuals had been compelled to face again as they watched the roof collapse inwards because the flames took maintain.
The resort, which closed over a decade in the past, was in the midst of a conversion with builders seeking to construct new properties, a brine tub and a gin bar on the positioning.
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One lady advised ITV Information: ‘Everybody on this city is aware of the Raven Lodge, though so far as I’m conscious it’s not been in use for some time, it’s nonetheless an enormous shock to see such an iconic constructing in flames.’
The pub has reportedly stood on the St Andrew’s web site till it was reportedly broken in a hearth in 1290 and rebuilt within the sixteenth century.
The resort ceased buying and selling in 2010 and has fallen into important disrepair, with vandals stealing roof tiles to show the inside to the weather inflicting structural harm.
King Charles I is believed to have lodged there for 3 days in Might 1645 on his approach to the siege of Leicester within the English Civil Battle.
Final 12 months, Wychavon District Council threatened authorized motion on the proprietor of the Raven Lodge in Droitwich Spa forcing them to start works.
On Sunday, Hereford and Worcester Hearth & Rescue Service confirmed that six hearth engines, together with specialist automobiles, had been on the scene.
A spokesman mentioned: ‘We’re presently in attendance in Droitwich at a hearth incident involving a derelict resort on St Andrew’s Avenue.
‘There are presently six hearth home equipment plus different specialist automobiles in attendance. We advise individuals to remain away from the realm whereas the incident is ongoing and suggest closing all home windows and doorways if you happen to stay close by.’
No accidents have been reported at this stage. The reason for the hearth has not but been established.
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