Not Quite Dutch

Dutch gables are smashing in their own way - but here's the gable end of the Volunteer Arms pub in Seaham - at least it was until very recently - I think it's now a private residence in the shortest street in Britain. How mad is that repair work. Street Art at its finest.
Here's the front view - actually grade 2 listed I think
http://www.citikey.co.uk/display/volunteer-arms-T69SD