Hockley-in-the-Hole was an area of Clerkenwell GreenA Topographical Dictionary of England: ClerkenwellOld and New London: Volume 2 – Clerkenwell (Part 1)Old and New London: Volume 2 – Clerkenwell (Part 2) in central London where bull-baiting, bear-baiting and similar activities occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries.Boulton, W. 1901. The Amusements of Old London: CHAPTER I – THE DIVERSIONS OF HOCKLEY IN THE HOLE, AND AT FIGG'S. The Beargarden was located at Hockley-in-the-Hole where the Coach pub is today, at the junction of Back Hill and Ray Street, north of the junction of Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road.
See also Beargarden Westminster Pit
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