Dylan Thomas pub faces demolition

An historic Swansea pub once frequented by the poet Dylan Thomas faces demolition.

The Bush Hotel, a Grade-II listed building is reputed to be where Thomas enjoyed one of his last drinks in Swansea before he left for the US, where he died after a heavy drinking session in New York.

But the building, which dates back to the mid-17th century and is no longer in use, has become dangerously dilapidated and Swansea Council has warned that it may have to be pulled down.

Coastal Housing, which owns the building said it would comply with an enforcement notice, according to the BBC.

Gerraint Oakley, Coastal's director of development, said: "The building has been empty for some years and has suffered from damage by severe weather and repeated vandalism and theft.

"Despite remedial works that we have carried out inside the building, there has been recent deterioration to the structure.

"We had been in the process of carrying out detailed assessments of the property when the property was deemed to be dangerous.

"Contractors have immediately been appointed to carry out necessary safety work and works have already commenced.

"When a decision is made on the next steps we will ensure that people are kept informed."

The building may also have once played host to Oliver Cromwell, and his commander-in-chief definitely held dinners and banquets there.