Cock Inn, Hawkesbury Lane, Walsgrave
| Censuses described the location of these premises as near Tusses Bridge, Sowe. It was, in fact, a BEERHOUSE. This was an ancient sign in use since the fourteenth century. It was often an indication that in the past cock fighting took place in the yard. In the seventeenth century the sign may also have advertised the sale of cock ale, which was 'ale mixed with the jelly of minced meat of a boiled cock, besides other ingredients'. | |||
LICENSEES:1851 - 1866 Francis Lowe (died 1866) 1866 - 1871 Francis Thomas Lowe (son of Francis) |