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Royal Cock Pit, 1808. Artist: J Bluck
Royal Cock Pit, 1808. Interior view of the Royal Cockpit, Dartmouth Street, off Birdcage Walk, Westminster
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Augustus Charles Augustus Charles Pugin Blood Sports Bluck Chicken Cock Cock Fighting Cockerel Cockfighting Cockpit Cruel Cruelty Enthusiastic Excited Excitement Gambling Hall J Bluck Pugin Rooster Round Rowlandson Spectator Spectator Sport Thomas Rowlandson Venue Aquatint City Of Westminster Dartmouth Street
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Royal Cock Pit, 1808 - A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Cockfighting in 19th Century London
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the vibrant atmosphere of the Royal Cockpit, located on Dartmouth Street just off Birdcage Walk in Westminster. The artist J Bluck skillfully captures the interior view of this renowned venue for cockfighting, a popular blood sport during that era. The image portrays a circular room filled with enthusiastic spectators eagerly watching two roosters engage in an intense battle. Men from all walks of life gather here, their faces reflecting excitement and anticipation. The scene is colored with a mix of emotions - some are cheering while others display concern for their chosen champion. Cockfighting was not only a spectator sport but also a form of gambling, adding an element of thrill and risk to these events. Despite its cruel nature by today's standards, it held great cultural significance at the time and attracted crowds from across Britain. Through this aquatint artwork by Augustus Charles Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson, we catch a glimpse into both the fascination and controversy surrounding cockfighting in early 19th century England. This piece serves as a historical testament to an era when such activities were widely accepted and enjoyed. Displayed at Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this print offers viewers an opportunity to explore one aspect of British history through artistry and documentation. It allows us to reflect upon our evolving attitudes towards animal
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