Historian Debunks Cock Inn Myths, Repairs Begin

0:00A pub historian just debunked myths about the cock-in in Sipson Leicestershire, saying it's not from 1250 or the second oldest in England. And it wasn't a hideout for highway man, Dick Turpin. Campaigners have pushed hard to save the Timberframe spot, shut for seven years, with claims backed by a camera listing about a secret tunnel, and chimney refuge. But Dr. James Wright calls it, marketing hype, noting no pub sign ever nails the real age. People's handed a petition, with more than 2,600 signatures, to Henkley and Bosworth Burrow Council this week, calling the crumbling. Building a disgrace along the A-444, Council leader Stuart Bray says, a buyer backed out during COVID, but star pub starts repairs mid-May on the external wall and inside, plus site. Clean up, while hunting strong tenant candidates. Officials met with them, and will enforce if needed. The pub's still grey too listed for 70 years, with real late 16th or early 17th century

1:00Timberframes, proving its value as a, community hub over tall tales. That's your update from Lester News today, powered by AI.