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Ipswich Fighting Cocks
also traded as Two Fighting Cocks
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Closed: before 1840
St Helen's parish
This inn stood in St Helen's parish in the 18th century. As its name suggests, it was notorious for cock-fighting.
Historical interest
A very good Barn, 50 foot in length and 21 foot wide, as it stands, is to be taken off the premises near the Two Fighting Cocks in St Helen's Parish, Ipswich.Ipswich Journal, September 19th 1730***
To be lett, and enter'd upon at Michaelmas, the Fighting Cocks, a well-accustom'd Inn, in St Helen's Parish, Ipswich, with a French Billiard Table, a Brew House, a large Yard, Stables and all other Conveniences. Enquire of John Fowler.Ipswich Journal, June 9th 1739***
A reference appears in the Ipswich Journal, September 1st 1739***, to William Reeder at the Two Fighting Cocks in Ipswich.
To be lett, the Fighting Cocks in St Hellen's Parish. Enquire of Mr Fowler, at Mr Beart's in Ipswich. N.B…
Landlords
1739: John Fowler ((the Fighting Cocks in St Helen's Parish - 09 Jun***))
1740: Mr Robert Martin ((at the Sign of the Fighting Cocks - 08 Nov***))
1754: Joseph Clarke ((the Fighting Cocks in St Helen's Parish - 21 Dec***))
1757: Jos. Clarke ((at the Fighting Cocks in Ipswich - 12 Nov***))
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(*** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
