The Royal Oak - Okeford Fitzpaine

A Traditional Dorset Family Pub

The name "Royal Oak" refers to the famous episode in English history when King Charles II attempted, unsuccessfully, to defeat Oliver Cromwell, win back the throne of England and avenge the execution of his father Charles I. He invaded England with an army of supporters but was beaten by Cromwell at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. It was after this battle that Charles reputedly escaped Cromwell's men by hiding in an oak tree. Many oaks have been claimed to be the actual hiding place, but there seems no certainty as to where it is, or whether the incident happened at all.

But we are called The Royal Oak and like that very much!!!

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