Hockley-in-the-Hole was an area of Clerkenwell Green [1] [2] [3] in central London where bull-baiting, bear-baiting and similar activities occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries. [4] [5] The Beargarden was located at Hockley-in-the-Hole where the Coach pub is today, at the junction of Back Hill and Ray Street, north of the junction of Clerkenwell Road and Farringdon Road. [4]