Black Bull - Lower Gate Road, Huncoat, Lancashire, UK.
N 53° 46.274 W 002° 20.403
30U E 543495 N 5958271
One of the oldest names for a pub in the UK, and not necessarily one with agricultural roots.
Waymark Code: WMEE60
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/14/2012
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It is known that "the Bull" may refer to The Papal Bull, the seal used to authenticate documents authorised by the head of the Roman Catholic church. After Henry VIII declared him to be the head of the church and established The Church of England, he incorporated a bull into his coat of arms. Therefore, "The Bull" could also be a declaration of loyalty to either side of that particular spat.
Additionally, the addition of the colour black to a pub name, may associate it with the Gin Act of 1736 when inn owners may have draped a black velvet cloth over the pub sign.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Not known.
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