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The Crooked House demolition

The Crooked House Demolition

It occurs to me that a rapidly moving story like the Crooked House demolition saga will benefit from a series of updates about what’s gone on, as far as we know. I’ll update this as quickly and often as I’m able. Context The Crooked House at Himley, once Britain’s wonkiest...

Manhattan34 Leicester closed July 2023.

Farewell Manhattan34?

I’ve been hearing reports that Manhattan34 in Leicester is no more. Comedy gigs for this weekend were relocated to a new venue on the 25th, and a sign in the window says that the property has been taken over by a letting agent on behalf of the landlord. Although in...