Hockley-in-the-Hole

Hockley-in-the-Hole was an area of Clerkenwell in central London where bull-baiting and bear-baiting and similar activities took place in the 17th century and 18th century.[1] It was roughly where the Ray Street Bridge stands today, north of the junction of Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road.

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Coordinates: 51°31′23″N 0°6′30″W / 51.52306°N 0.10833°W / 51.52306; -0.10833


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