We have a new ‘tourist attraction’ in Dorking. In the middle of the roundabout on the main junction into the town is a ten foot tall metal cock. The Dorking Cock is a symbol of the town and dates back to when they used to breed these five toed chickens locally.
Naturally the new construction has caused plenty of comment and discussion and the noble beast itself has been adorned variously with streamers and daffodils in the short time it has been here (we are waiting for Easter to see what materialises then!).
I know the name of the town itself has come in for some comment from friends and family who associate dork and dorking with something else, but a T-shirt available shows that the locals don’t take themselves too seriously (I love Dorking). I’ve got to get me one of those!
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Hi Mark,
Hope you've got one of those t-shirts! Fothergills is the place or from me at the market, first Friday of the month - Good Friday this month of course.
Can't claim that the design is up to your 'virtual artwork' standard but it's proved popular and gets the message across. (good to read a blog which avoids the obvious comments! Cheers, CB
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