The Cock Inn, 29 Derby Street - Leek, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 53° 06.343 W 002° 01.456
30U E 565321 N 5884475
This pub sign shows a crowing cockerel standing on a wooden fence with hills behind it.
Waymark Code: WM11HKC
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/27/2019
Views: 1
Although the picture depicts a pleasant rural scene, pubs with this name usually hide a darker secret.
The name usually indicates that cock fights were held at the rear of the pub. Fortunately this activity was made illegal in 1835.
Name of Artist: Not listed
Date of current sign: Not listed
Date of first pub on site: Not listed
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