Bull Brow, blue plaque in Rochdale

Plaque name
Bull Brow
Type
Blue commemorative plaque
Area
Rochdale
Address
Sparrow Hill, Rochdale OL16 1ES
Description
It's believed the name of this passage comes from cattle brought to the nearby slaughterhouses. This pathway led to the River Roch where bull-baiting was a regular attraction until the fatal event of 8 November 1820, marking the end of this savage pastime in Rochdale.
Years marked
1820