Oak struck by lightning, Aqualate

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Date:May 1906

Description:A powerful thunderstorm crossed Shropshire and south-west Staffordshire on Wednesday 16 May 1906. A lightning strike from the storm destroyed this huge oak tree near Aqualate Mere. This group of men visited the tree a day or two afterwards to inspect the damage.

Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves

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Image courtesy of: The Roy Lewis Postcard Collection

Donor ref:Roy Lewis-619 (240/48124)

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