Snailsford
Exploding Kittens Champion
The History:
The metro bar in Dudley, was a freehouse in the heart of Dudley. Over the years its seen many thousands of punters come and go, but as have many public houses in the United Kingdom, it was hit hard by the recession in 2008, and closed its doors for business. On the 8th of August 2011 the pub saw new light,
in the form of an arson attack. The first floor was completely burnt, but the pub still stood, and still does to this day. The pub is seeking someone to take a let on it, but due to the extensive fire damage, it has seen no interest as of yet.
The Explore:
As I tend to stay all around the country with my line of work, on my way back to my hotel I saw this gem standing out. My original plan of going to cavendish house was out of the window considering that it's now like fort knox, and I needed my urbex fix. Upon entering, you can actually still smell the scent of burnt wood from over 6 years ago. Unfortunately the place was pretty trashed, and as I tried to go up the stairs,
part of it fell away, so for anyone who's thinking of paying this place a visit, please be careful, as the building is now showing its age quicker due to the fire damage.
Apologies for the blurry shots, the AF on my lens is completely shagged.
The metro bar in Dudley, was a freehouse in the heart of Dudley. Over the years its seen many thousands of punters come and go, but as have many public houses in the United Kingdom, it was hit hard by the recession in 2008, and closed its doors for business. On the 8th of August 2011 the pub saw new light,
in the form of an arson attack. The first floor was completely burnt, but the pub still stood, and still does to this day. The pub is seeking someone to take a let on it, but due to the extensive fire damage, it has seen no interest as of yet.
The Explore:
As I tend to stay all around the country with my line of work, on my way back to my hotel I saw this gem standing out. My original plan of going to cavendish house was out of the window considering that it's now like fort knox, and I needed my urbex fix. Upon entering, you can actually still smell the scent of burnt wood from over 6 years ago. Unfortunately the place was pretty trashed, and as I tried to go up the stairs,
part of it fell away, so for anyone who's thinking of paying this place a visit, please be careful, as the building is now showing its age quicker due to the fire damage.
Apologies for the blurry shots, the AF on my lens is completely shagged.
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