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near to Butterknowle, County Durham, Great Britain

Sign for the Royal Oak

Royal Oak is one of the most common pub names and is found throughout the country, and it primarily refers to an actual historical event. The celebrated historical event was the escape of Charles II after his army was defeated at Worcester in 1651, when he climbed into an oak tree at Boscobel to hide from the Parliamentary soldiers.

It also refers to one or other of the various Royal Naval warships that bear the name, and there is also a link to folklore too, since May 29th was celebrated as Royal Oak Day from 1661 until late into the 19th century.

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2011

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Grid Square: NZ1025, 11 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Miss Steel (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Tuesday, 5 April, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 19 July, 2011
Geographical Context: Village, Rural settlement Business, Retail, Services
Subject Location: OSGB36: NZ 1057 2574 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:37.6013N 1:50.2680W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NZ 1057 2574
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)