Hockley-in-the-Hole

Hockley-in-the-Hole was an area of Clerkenwell Green in central London where bull-baiting, bear-baiting and similar activities occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries.[1] The Beargarden was located at Hockley-in-the-Hole where the Coach & Horses pub at Back Hill and Ray Street meet today, north of the junction of Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road.[1]

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References
  1. "Hockley-in-the-Hole | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk.


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