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Charles Is son Charles hides in an oak at Boscobel
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Charles Is son Charles hides in an oak at Boscobel
King Charles Is son Charles is hiding up an oak to hide from Cromwells soldiers after the Battle of Worcester. The oak at Boscobel House was called " The Royal Oak ".
1651
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This evocative image captures the moment when King Charles II, the young and daring monarch, sought refuge in an oak tree at Boscobel House following his defeat in the Battle of Worcester during the English Civil War in 1651. The Battle of Worcester marked the final confrontation between the Royalist forces, led by King Charles II, and the Parliamentarian army under the command of Oliver Cromwell. After the Royalist defeat, the King managed to evade capture by hiding in an oak tree, now known as the 'Royal Oak,' located on the Boscobel estate. The tree provided a perfect hiding place, with its branches offering concealment and its trunk offering a sturdy hold for the King as he sat in quiet anticipation, waiting for his loyal supporters to rescue him. The 1650s were a tumultuous time in English history, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of King Charles II during his desperate bid to evade capture and reclaim his throne. The oak tree at Boscobel remains a symbol of hope and survival, and this image continues to captivate the imagination of history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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