
c1895 image - Thanks to Elaine Fenton.
Licence of the
NURSERY TAVERN finally
removed to new premises 1887. Sign changed to the
TRAFFORD
ARMS.
Robert Allen made an application, on Monday
24th August 1891, for a music and singing licence for the convenience of
some fifty musical union members who met in the club-room. Also for
occasional music in the bar parlour.
Application granted.
Damaged by enemy action 27.05.1942.
Severely damaged by enemy action June 1942.
(S&P records state `Blitzed 23.06.1942, quite burnt out')
Trading recommenced 15th July 1943 from a temporary wooden hut.
House rebuilt by 1955 (partially)

9th July 1955.
Newspaper report of 29.10.1996 states that
`Landlords Chris & Glynis Higgins took over November 1992 ...
Transformed it into a Free House cask beer oasis'.