What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: Jocker Wood 1854-1937. This is the one surviving pub formerly owned by John (Jocker) Wood, a noted sportsman and publican. Others were the Masons Arms on Quality Row and the Duke of York on Back Maling Street. Recorded plaque organisation: The Ouseburn Trust.

John (Jocker) Wood was a notable local sportsman and publican in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for owning several pubs including this surviving establishment. His legacy is tied to his contributions to local sporting culture and his presence in the pub trade of his time.

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