Cock Collection

Upper Street, Islington, London
The top end of Upper Street, next to the Highbury and Islington roundabout. The Cock Tavern (still there) is on the right and a horse tram is heading south toward the Angel

Buff Orpington cock and hen

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

Cock O the North, LNER locomotive, signed by H N Gresley

Barred Plymouth Rocks
Barred Plymouth Rock cock and hen

Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen. Oie de Toulouse a bavette, Anser anser domesticus. Bred by James Watts, winners of five first prizes

Ride-a-cock-horse to Banbury Cross to see a fine lady ride on a white horse... 20th century

Rooster and hens
Chickens (Gallus gallus). Rooster (male, centre) and two hens (females) on a farm

Cockfighting in France
Cock fighting is a fashionable amusement in fin-de-siecle Paris, enjoyed by top-hatted gentlemen and their lady friends

Rhode Island Reds
Rhode Island Red cock and hen

Silver spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Henry Beldons pair, Cup at Allerton 1871, Hen first at Birmingham 1871, and cup at Bristol 1872

White Wyandotte cock and hen

Light Sussex Cock, Hen
Light Sussex cock and hen

Cock and Hen with Chickens and Pigeons - Johannes Spruyt
Oil on Canvas 88.9 x 118.1

Still Life - Michele Pace del Campidoglio
Oil on Canvas 96.5 x 157.5

LNER Class P2 No. 2001 Cock o the North with a London to Aberdeen express by C.T. Howard

Picture No. 90018147
Buff Orpington cock Warwickshire Date:

Cock Pit / Hogarth
THE COCK PIT Satirical illustration showing blindness of man drawn into betting on match, and other debauchery

English Lunacy - A man dressed as a chicken running wild and free across a field and up a small hill

Photograph of Cock Tavern, Edmonton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

White-faced black Spanish, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cups for chickens at Bristol 1872. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Pride (Superbia) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Pride (Superbia) from The Seven Deadly Sins, 1558

Mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford
A packed vintage four-horse mail coach on the High Street at Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire. Due to the juxtaposition of two hotels in the centre of town, The Cock and The Bull (pictured)

Italiy. Venice. Saint Marks Basilica. Noahs Ark. Mosaic. 1
Noah free the animals of the ark, Mosaic from the Pala d Oro or Golden Altar 12th-14th centuries. Saint Marks Basilica. Venice. Italy

Revolution House, Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, formerly the " Cock & Pynet" Inn, where patriotic noblemen plotted to make William of Orange the King

Cockerel (mosaic)
GLS219824 Cockerel (mosaic) by Roman, (1st century BC); 35.5x30 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Henny or hennie game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912876 Henny or hennie game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen)

Golden spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, cock cup at Birmingham 1870, hen cup at Kendal, Whitehouse and Spalding 1871

Black Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. W. Sergeantsons pair, first prize at Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester 1871, and Bristol 1872

The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip Galle
The Alchemist, after 1558

Patience (Patientia), 1557. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
Patience (Patientia), 1557

Chanteclair or Hi! Cock-a-Lorum by Joe Peterman and Geo Ricketts co, with music by Frank Leedham. First produced at the Oxford Music Hall on 20th June 1910

Cock o th North wool advertisement, WW1 knitting
Advertisement for Cock o th North knitting wools made by Carter and Parker of Baildon Mills, near Shipley in Yorkshire and ideal for making comforts for soldiers

Start of a Cock Fight Date: circa 1906

Rooster with chickens
Chickens (Gallus gallus) on a farm. The male (cock, or rooster) is looking around as the females (hens) feed. Photographed in the UK

Cock Robin 1
After the unfortunate death of Cock Robin, the Rook reads the burial service

Silver-grey Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by O.F. Cresswell and first prize winner at Ashford, second prize winner at Birmingham 1872

Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams. Mrs. Woodcocks Japanese white bantams, first prize at Crystal Palace 1872. E. Cambridges black bantams, cup winner at Bristol 1873. H. B

Le Traitede Paix avec Rome (The Peace Treaty with Rome), ca. 1789. Creator: Unknown
Le Traite de Paix avec Rome (The Peace Treaty with Rome), ca. 1789

Romford - St. Edwards Church
Romford Parish Church - London Date: circa 1905

Reynard the Fox 1572
Reynard the Fox, also known as Reynke de Vos and Reineke Fuchs, playing a trick on an unsuspecting cockerel

White bulldog puppy with poultry
A white bulldog puppy meets some poultry during a visit to the country, and stands with his front paws in a dish of food. Date: 1905

Weather vane, United Kingdom, Europe

Fighting Cocks & Turkey
Two fighting cocks are watched by a turkey in the farmyard (illustration to the fable The Fighting Cocks and the Turkey )

Rooster, male chicken on free range poultry farm, La Creuse, Limousin, France

"Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue
AIS5384939 "Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue, une cheminee au fond, un homme tient un petit garcon sur le pot

Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty
5912869 Duck-winged game birds: Simon and Miss Etty.; (add.info.: Duck-winged game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by John Goodwin)

Banded cotinga, Cotinga maculata, male. (Purple-breasted blue manakin) Endangered
FLO4640554 Banded cotinga, Cotinga maculata, male. (Purple-breasted blue manakin) Endangered. Copied from George Edwards "Natural History of Birds," 1749

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Cocks: From Upper Street, Islington to Johannes Spruyt's Artwork" Discovering the diverse world of "cocks, " we embark on a fascinating journey through various aspects and locations. Starting in Upper Street, Islington, London, where urban dwellers find solace amidst bustling city life. Moving on to Buff Orpingtons, renowned for their gentle nature and stunning golden plumage. These majestic birds grace farms and backyards with their regal presence. Delving into the realm of ornamental poultry, we encounter the striking Silver Spangled Hamburgh cock and hen – a sight to behold with their intricate patterns adorning every feather. Stepping onto the tracks of history, we encounter Cock O' The North – an iconic LNER locomotive that once roared across British railways in all its grandeur. Venturing further into avian diversity, Toulouse geese capture our attention with their distinctive dewlaps while strutting alongside proud cocks and hens. While controversial in some regions today, cockfighting holds historical significance as a traditional sport deeply rooted in French culture - showcasing both skillful tactics and passionate rivalries. Turning our gaze towards Rhode Island Reds, Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes, and Light Sussex Cocks & Hens; these breeds epitomize rural charm while providing sustenance for many households worldwide. Finally arriving at Johannes Spruyt's masterpiece artwork depicting a harmonious scene featuring a Cock & Hen surrounded by chickens and pigeons; it reminds us of nature's beauty intertwined within everyday life. In this captivating exploration of "cocks, " from vibrant streets to picturesque landscapes adorned by magnificent creatures or immortalized through artistry – there is no denying the allure they hold throughout history.