Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
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Historical significance |
Cock fighting matches during the 19th and 20th centuries were hosted here. |
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Established In |
793 AD |
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Location |
St Albans, Hertfordshire |
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks claims to have been operational since 793 AD. Despite getting its title as the “oldest pub in England” revoked it is among the oldest pubs in England. As the name indicates, the pub was used to host cock fighting matches during the 19th and 20th centuries. The Sunday roast and chicken wings served at the pub are popular among people. The building of the pub gives off a 16th century appearance.
List of Traditional British Pubs
No institution is more English than a pub (short for public house). The pub culture is an important part of British social life and a place to go to socialize, relax, and have a drink. A British pub traditionally has carpets, a fireplace, a jukebox, a decent selection of real ales on draft, and a bell, however with time, the traditional pubs have adapted to modernity too.
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