Hockley-in-the-Hole

Hockley-in-the-Hole

Hockley-in-the-Hole is a location in London where bull-baiting and bear-baiting and similar activities were held in the 17th century and 18th century. [ [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=45102 British History Online] ]

ee also

*Beargarden

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