Sign for Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
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Sign for Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 22 Mar 2010
Cock-fighting was introduced to Britain by the Romans and was prohibited in some counties by 1653. It remained popular, however, until sterner measures against it were taken in the mid-nineteenth century. The birds were specially bred and equipped with steel spurs, while large sums of money were wagered on the outcome of the fights. Henry VIII and James I are said to have been royal admirers of cock-fights.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.203053
Longitude
-2.833154