A street in the City of London, near Smithfield. It gained notoriety in the 18th century during the ‘Cock Lane Ghost’ case of 1762.
Cock Lane
😄 Why It's Funny
'Cock' is slang for penis, making this one of London's most photographed street names despite its innocent poultry origins.
📍 Location
A place in Berkshire
Etymology & History
Named after the cock (rooster) sellers or cock-fighting that took place there in medieval times. Many London streets were named after the trade conducted there.