The Trumpet

Jazz started here under the ownership of 'Les Megson' in the late 50's-early 60's, who, as the pub was usually not very busy, used to play his jazz records at quite a high volume, simply because he loved jazz!. This music was heard by a very talented pianist/instrumentalist who lived just over the road from the pub, Tommy Burton, who offered to play there free, just for the fun of it. All he got paid was the money that people donated on a collection tray, and this tradition still exists. People started to get interested in this music, and musicians also started to turn up with their respective instruments to 'sit in'. It became in effect a 'jam session'. Pop-group Slade were also local lads, and were very often to be found in the 'Trumpet', and the pub is still their official 'fan' club base with meetings every so often. Soon, one night became two, and two became three and it is now seven days a week!