Beggars' Oak, Bagot's Park, Abbots Bromley

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Date:1922

Description:This enormous tree was a popular local attraction. People often chose to visit the tree for a summer outing. Many of the branches needed supports because of their weight and length. When the branches of this tree were measured in April 1927, a few years before this photograph was taken, they were noted as having a 48 feet spread in all directions. Sadly the tree had declined by the late 1940s and was dead by 1961. Parked to the right is a Trojan motor car.

Photographer: Alfred or Gerald McCann of High Street, Uttoxeter. Location unknown

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Creators: Mr McCann Gerald - Creator ,  Mr Alfred McCann - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mrs G.S. McCann

Donor ref:P76.041.01437 (37/43211)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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