The Great Western pub fire in August 2017. Photo by Geoff OusbeyThe Great Western pub fire in August 2017. Photo by Geoff Ousbey
The Great Western pub fire in August 2017. Photo by Geoff Ousbey

Looking back: Three years since fire ravaged Warwick pub

The fire left the pub in a derelict state

Today (August 24) marks three years since a fire ravaged the old Great Western pub in Warwick.

The blaze began at around 4.30pm and fire crews remained at the scene in Coventry Road for most of the night.

A diversion was set up, with people instead having to drive past the hospital while crews worked to bring the blaze under control.

The fire left the building in a derelict state.

The pub was demolished in November 2019 and now work is taking place on the site, where homes are being built.

Here's a selection of photos sent to The Courier by Geoff Ousbey in 2017 of the blaze.