A Cock & Bull Story – The Cock Hotel and Bull Hotel, High St, Stony Stratford, Bucks, UK
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N 52° 03.440 W 000° 51.204
30U E 647168 N 5769589
The origin of the “Cock and bull story” originates with these two hotels.
Waymark Code: WMMHWQ
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/25/2014
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In the 18th and 19th centuries Stony Stratford was an important stopping off point on Watling Street. Coaching Inns developed along the High St, including the Cock Hotel and the Bull Hotel.
As well as providing respite for the travellers, the travellers provided a news service to the locals of Stony Stratford. There was great rivalry between the two hotels about which hotel had the most interesting and outlandish stories. This led to the term “Cock & bull story” coming into widespread use.
What's the Real Story?:
Originates in the times of coach travel. See local history website
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