Six generations
The story behind the bar
Long before The Bunkum Tap, welcoming people into pubs was already part of the Alton family story. Simon is believed to be the sixth generation of publicans, and these days that story continues right here in Bayston Hill.
"Nearly two hundred years of keeping pubs, and possibly further back still."
- b. 1759William AltonRecorded simply as Innkeeper, the earliest trace of the family trade.
- 1855Edmund AltonThe Boot and Slipper, Alfreton, then The Brick and Tile in Mansfield.
- 1881–1890sGeorge & Eliza AltonThe Brick and Tile, then The Midland Hotel. Eliza kept it going after George died.
- 20th centurySidney AltonThe Druid Inn, Birchover, where Simon's father Bob was born, literally in the pub.
- TodaySimon AltonSixth generation. Same job as always: a warm welcome and a good drink.
Thanks for joining us – Simon and Rhea
