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Welcome to The Royal Oak, Okeford Fitzpaine,
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!!!
The skittle alley at the Royal Oak pub at Okeford Fitzpaine was booked to show Michael Oliver film and such was the
level of interest that there had to be five sittings to accommodate everyone who wanted a last glimpse of trains on the old
S&D. This was the start of the Great Dorset Steam fair
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