2010
SD4578 : Sign for Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
taken 15 years ago, near to Arnside, Cumbria, England
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Sign for Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
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.
Henry VIII and James I are said to have been royal admirers of cock-fights.
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- Grid Square
- SD4578, 240 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Maigheach-gheal (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 22 March, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 11 April, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 4575 7891 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.1832N 2:49.9892W - Camera Location
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- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)