This beer-house was open during the early 19th century, at 11 Lid Lane.

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Interestingly the Bull's Head on Chapel Street; had also gone by this name at one time. So it might have been a  case of the tenant deciding to take the name when he left.

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In 1830 an advertisement was placed in the Staffordshire Advertiser for an auction to be held at the establishment on Jan 1st 1831. On sale were a series houses along the principal street in the town, William Waugh is listed as the Fighting Cocks' proprietor.

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Past Proprietors:

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William Waugh (Staffordshire Advertiser 1830)