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Black plaque № 49861

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This plaque was unveiled on Tuesday 26th April 1988 by HRH Duke of Gloucester GCVO on the occasion of his visit to the Warwickshire Association of Boys Clubs and commemorates the MIDLAND OAK which for centuries grew close to this plaque and was reputed to be at the CENTRE OF ENGLAND. The oak tree now growing behind this plaque descends from the Midland Oak. Midland Oak Group, Rotary Club of Royal Leamington Spa ,Warwick District Council

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