Sign for the Fighting Cocks, Godshill

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Sign for the Fighting Cocks, Godshill

Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 9 Nov 2008

The Romans introduced cock-fighting to Britain and it was prohibited by Cromwell in 1653. It remained popular until sterner measures were taken in the nineteenth century. Henry VIII and James I were said to have been keen on cock-fights. Large sums of money were wagered on the outcome of the fights between specially bred birds equipped with steel spurs.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.933732
Longitude
-1.750772