Charles II hiding in the Boscobel Oak

Charles II hiding in the Boscobel Oak Tree. Following a misguided attempt to regain the throne following his Father's execution in 1649, Charles hopes were finally crushed at Worcester in the final conflict of the Civil War forcing the young man to flee for his life. Initially, the future King Charles II set out to cross the River Severn into Wales, but found his way blocked by Cromwell's patrols. He sought refuge instead at Boscobel, hiding first in a tree which is now known as The Royal Oak

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