Street sign on brick wall reading "Duck Lane" with decorative pink and orange border.

Duck

The only instance of a duck on London’s street signs, Duck Lane in Soho has existed since at least the 17th century, being mentioned several times in Samuel Pepys’ diaries, for instance.

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Duck

Since ancient times, the duck has been eaten as food. Usually only the breast and thigh meat is eaten, often braised or roasted, and sometimes flavoured with bitter orange or with port. The most commonly eaten types of wild duck include the Mallard, Teal, Wigeon, and Pintail.

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Street sign for Elderberry Road, W5, against a cloudy sky with trees below.

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