Derby Pubs - Strutts (Now Royal Telegraph)

Location: On the corner of Traffic Street and London Road, part facing towards the Derby Royal Infirmary.

Historical Information: Originally quite a small pub. It was opened in the 1820s, and named after a stage coach that ran from London to Manchester. The 'Royal' was soon dropped from the name and it was known simply as the Telegraph for many years. A road widening scheme took place in 1936, and Pountain's the owners of the pub at the time expanded the premises. They bought out the neighbouring pub, the Prince of Wales, and two shops. The inn was then rebuilt with a long curving frontage, with an entrance at either end. It was reopened in March 1937. Further internal alterations were carried out in the 1980s by Mansfield Breweries and the pub was renamed St. Trinian's, but that name only lasted for three years. Again in 1986, the name was changed this time to Strutt's, a name which it still retains.

Curiosities: A sheep roast was held at the pub in 1856 to celebrate the peace treaty with Russia.

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