When the New Crown Inn in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, was sold to developers to turn into luxury flats, Paul bought everything.
He painstakingly deconstructed the entire venue and shipped it 400 miles to Iserlohn, near the German city of Dortmund, where it was assembled piece by piece.
. Yorkshire abroad
The pub is now located in Iserlohn, near the German city of Dortmund Photo: SWNS
. You can't tell the difference
Inside, the pub very much looks like it could still be in Yorkshire Photo: SWNS
1. You can't tell the difference
Inside, the pub very much looks like it could still be in Yorkshire Photo: SWNS
2. Before
The New Crown Inn when it was located in Bridlington Photo: SWNS
3. After
The New Crown Inn in Germany Photo: SWNS
4. One Yorkshire Blonde please
Paul took over everything from the mahogany front bar, signage and beer taps, to the front doors and even the dirty pint glasses. Photo: SWNS