What Happened to the Burn Bullock in Mitcham?

Описание: This video documents the current condition of the Burn Bullock, a historic Grade II listed former pub on London Road in Mitcham that suffered a devastating fire on 19 April 2024.

Dating back to the 16th century, the Burn Bullock was once a well-known local landmark and meeting place in Mitcham. The building had been closed for several years and was listed on the Heritage at Risk Register before the fire.

Around 80 firefighters attended the blaze which destroyed the roof and caused major structural damage to the upper floors of the building.

Today the site remains fenced off and secured, with scaffolding and structural works being installed to stabilise the building.

Key facts about the Burn Bullock fire

• Fire broke out on 19 April 2024
• Around 80 firefighters tackled the blaze
• Severe damage to the roof and upper floors
• The building dates back to the 1500s
• The site is currently secured with hoarding and CCTV
• The landowners are working with demolition and structural contractors to stabilise the structure
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation

The Burn Bullock was formerly known as The King’s Head and later renamed after Burnett “Burn” Bullock, a former licensee associated with the nearby Mitcham Cricket Club.

Local heritage groups including Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage have expressed concern about the future of the building and are calling for its restoration.

This footage captures the scale of the damage from above and documents the current state of this historic Mitcham landmark.

Locations featured

London Road
Mitcham Cricket Green
Burn Bullock site

Filmed using drone aerial footage

This footage was filmed safely and legally in accordance with UK drone regulations.

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