Construction of this house dates back to 1592, but it didn’t acquire
its trademark slant until 1718, when the structure was rebuilt using
unseasoned green oak. Sure it’s slanted, but what really makes the
house stand out is that its basement had a secret passage to Windsor
Castle, one of the official residences of the U.K.’s royal family. The
passage was allegedly used for trysts between King Charles and a
mistress, as well as for running supplies to the castle’s kitchen. The
passageway has since been sealed off. Through the centuries, the
crooked house has been home to various businesses, including a brewery
and jewelry shop. It is now a restaurant.
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