3. Story of England: Tudor Feuds, Explorers and Fanatics
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Battle of Worcester
Charles II did what he could to assert his right to the throne. He was defeated by a superior army of parliamentarian veterans at the Battle of Worcester in September 1651. After that battle Charles was a fugitive and escaped northward, knowing he'd have to hide lest he face the same fate as his father. The area was crawling with parliamentarians looking for him. So Charles was sent to hide in an oak tree which I can see well like several oak trees out of the window. There it is looking beautiful, almost fluorescent green leaves at this early point in spring. It's a beautiful oak panel room, quite dark. The blinds drawn as if someone's still hiding out in here
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