Cock-throwing on Shove Tuesday
Cock throwing on Shove Tuesday, also known as cock-shying or throwing at cocks, was a blood sport widely practised in England, where a rooster was tied to a post, and people took turns throwing cokstele at the bird till it died
Picture No
10207877
Media ID
47452622
Size
5235px x 3915px
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Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in Old England', volume II, No. 1807, page 129
Date
17th century
