Boscobel Collection

Boscobel House
In the grounds of Boscobel House, now in Shropshire, Prince Charles (subsequently Charles II) hid after the battle of Worcester : th hiding-place is preserved

Boscobel Woods 1651
After his defeat at Worcester, Charles II hides in the woods at Boscobel - the actual tree is halfway down on the right of the picture. You can t see Charles because hes hiding

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653. Behind him, a group of Roundheads arrest a cavalier. Take away that Bauble

King Charles II hiding up an oak tree in Boscobel Wood, after the Battle of Worcester, 1651. Parliamentarian or Roundhead soldier interrogate a local Royalist family. The Royal Oak

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

Charles II in the forest of Boscobel (engraving)
727099 Charles II in the forest of Boscobel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II in the forest of Boscobel)

King Charles at Boscobel (engraving)
6003464 King Charles at Boscobel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles at Boscobel. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1767281 The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911); 46.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boscobel Oak. Ernest Crofts (1847-1911). Oil on canvas

The Royal Oak, Boscobel (b / w photo)
3094975 The Royal Oak, Boscobel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Oak, Boscobel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

BOSCOBEL HOUSE
CHARLES II, KING OF ENGLAND Boscobel House, Shropshire, England, where young Charles was concealed for two days in September 1651, after defeat at the Battle of Worcester. Date: 1630 - 1685

Boscobel House, Boscobel, Shropshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. The house is famous for its role in the escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651

William Pendrill & the Boscobel Oak
William Pendrill, who aided the concealment of King Charles II in the oak tree (pictured) at Boscobel House in Shropshire, after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651

Charles II at Boscobel
The flight of Charles - he hides in the oak tree at Boscobel. Date: 1651

GUN FIGHT, 1939. Boys having a toy gun fight in Boscobel, Wisconsin. Photograph by John Vachon, 1939

Charles II (1630-85) Hidden in the Oak Tree, 14th October 1651 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF119859 Charles II (1630-85) Hidden in the Oak Tree, 14th October 1651 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

WILLIAM PENDEREL (c1609-1700). English royalist. English engraving, 1808

16th century farmhouse adjoining 19th century extension, Boscobel House, Boscobel, Shropshire, England, August

Augustinian priory ruins, White Ladies Priory, Boscobel, Shropshire, England, August

Boscobel, Wisconsin. Date 1939 Sept

Charles Ii / Royal Oak
Charles II is advised to hide amid the branches of the Royal Oak in Boscobel Wood, part of the park of Boscobel House following the Battle of Worcester

Charles II in Hiding
Charles hides in the Oak tree at Boscobel during his flight from England

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"Boscobel: A Haven of Royal Secrets and Hidden Histories" Step into the enchanting world of Boscobel, where tales of bravery, intrigue, and escape whisper through its ancient oaks. Nestled in the heart of Shropshire, England, Boscobel House stands as a testament to the resilience and cunning of those who sought refuge within its walls. In 1651, amidst the chaos of political turmoil, King Charles II found himself fleeing for his life. With Oliver Cromwell's forces closing in after their victory at the Battle of Worcester, Charles sought sanctuary in Boscobel Woods. Legend has it that he climbed an oak tree to evade capture—a daring act that would forever be etched into history. But Charles was not alone in seeking solace among these woods. His father's tragic fate had left a lasting mark on his family. In a poignant echo of history, Charles I's son also hid amongst the branches of an oak tree at Boscobel during his own perilous journey. The forest surrounding Boscobel House became synonymous with royal protection—a place where loyalty ran deep and secrets were guarded fiercely. Engravings from centuries past depict King Charles II finding respite within these very woods—his weary figure surrounded by nature's embrace. One particular masterpiece captures this essence perfectly—an oil painting titled "The Boscobel Oak. " Painted in 1889 with meticulous detail, it immortalizes the majestic oak tree that shielded King Charles II from harm all those years ago. Another iconic image is captured in a black-and-white photograph known as "The Royal Oak. " This hauntingly beautiful snapshot transports us back to a time when shadows danced beneath its branches—the weighty burden upon royalty's shoulders palpable even through monochrome hues. Bosocbel House itself remains an architectural gem—a living relic steeped in historical significance.