Template:Did you know nominations/Shelton Oak

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 14:22, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

Shelton Oak

A painting of the Shelton Oak
A painting of the Shelton Oak
  • ... that legend has it that Owain Glyndŵr watched the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury from the Shelton Oak (pictured)? "on 21 July 1403, Glyndwr is said to have approached Shrewsbury ... legend has him climbing the Shelton Oak three miles from the ensuing battle to inspect proceedings" from Hight, Julian (2011). Britain's Tree Story. London: National Trust. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-907892-20-2.
    • ALT1:... that the hollow Shelton Oak (pictured) was so big that a party of six could enjoy "a snug dinner" within it? "sufficient room for, at least, half a dozen to take a snug dinner" from Taylor, Joseph (1823). The wonders of trees, plants, and shrubs, recorded in anecdotes. William Darton. p. 105.
    • ALT2:... that the hollow Shelton Oak (pictured) was so big that a party of eight could dance a quadrille within it? "I have been told that eight persons have been known to dance a quadrille in it" Bye-gones. 1878. p. 9.

Moved to mainspace by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 19:22, 14 January 2020 (UTC).

QPQ at Template:Did you know nominations/Farnham Mires
  • Interesting little article. New enough, long enough, well written and referenced. Image is relevant, used in the article, and properly licensed (added "(pictured)" to the hooks). ALT0 is interesting, but Owain may be somewhat unknown outside Britain (or, indeed, within it), so let's go with ALT2. QPQ done, so this is good to go. Constantine 16:37, 15 January 2020 (UTC)