Historic Getaway Forfeited: Community Fails to Prevent Demolition of Seaside Hotel,once visited by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, holding a Grade II listing.
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The beloved Corbett Arms hotel, a notorious hangout for John Lennon and Yoko Ono, faces an untimely demise, as locals' last-minute plea to preserve this seaside hideaway has been fruitless.
The hotel has been a pilgrimage destination for Beatles enthusiasts, seeking to trace the footsteps of the iconic duo who holidayed there in 1969, just before the band's breakup.
However, local authorities have made it clear that the Beatles fans should "Let It Be," as the Corbett Arms presents a grave danger to the public. The once-thriving coastal town of Tywyn, North Wales, has watched as the famous hotel has decayed into a dilapidated relic.
Distraught locals have accused the authorities of "cultural vandalism," arguing that the historic grade-II listed structure, closed for 14 years, has been allowed to ruin.
Lennon shared a sentimental connection with the town, having stayed at the hotel along with his family before venturing north to Scotland on a driving holiday. The music legend even sent a heartwarming postcard to his bandmate Ringo Starr from the resort[3]. This postcard found a place in Starr's 2004 book, "Postcards From The Boys."
Despite efforts to rescue the property, the Corbett Arms fell victim to the ravages of time. The former ballroom's roof collapsed, hastening the hotel's slide towards decay. Informed sources state that the property had been sealed off to protect the public, even banning emergency responders from entering in January[1].
Addressing the situation, a Gwynedd Council spokesperson declared, "The condition of the Corbett Arms Hotel in Tywyn has been a concern for years. Despite our attempts to preserve this historic building, its state of disrepair has worsened considerably. A significant collapse occurred at the rear of the building in January, followed by the roof of the ballroom collapsing in February."
The council has since erected temporary scaffolding along Maengwyn Street and part of Corbett Square. Their statement revealed that, in light of the continuing deterioration, they would likely seek permission to demolish the hotel, should the condition pose a further threat to public safety[2].
Back in 2020, local resident and campaigner Glyn Evans launched a petition urging the council to purchase the hotel using compulsory purchase orders. The protest garnered more than half of the town's support, but regrettably, no action was taken. The council's enforcement notice is currently addressed to representatives of Susan Helen Holmes, who ran a pair of businesses from the property[4].
Helen, a symbol of West Midlands soul in the '70s, passed away in 2012 following a tough battle with cancer. Records show that the hotel was established in 1827 and was part of the Corbett family's estate[5].
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