Speech House, Oak and King Charles II (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, October 14, 2010, 13:03 (5159 days ago) @ anthonyworgan

Parliament had ordered the 29th of May, the King’s birthday, to be forever kept as a day of thanksgiving for our redemption from tyranny and the King’s return to his Government, he returning to London that day.

— Samuel Pepys’s Diary 1st June 1660

Oak is the national tree of the English people. It represents strength and endurance.
Oak is traditionally seen as the protector of our way of life. Royal Oak Day (also known as Oak Apple Day or Restoration Day)
marks the restoration of England’s Monarchy. It recalls how Charles II hid in an oak tree to escape following his defeat in the battle of Worcester.

Speech House Walk ( a division of the Forest) is also known as Kings Walk

The Speech House Hotel was built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for Charles II

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