What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Cockpit House/This 1776 townhouse, built on the site of a cockpit, has also been a bank and a museum. The name recalls the days when cockfighting was a popular attraction in Prescot, drawing gamblers from across Lancashire. Recorded plaque organisation: Prescot Town Council.
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Photo credits
- Alexander P Kapp, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sue Adair, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jonathan Thacker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Neil Theasby, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mary and Angus Hogg, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Dixon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bill Boaden, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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