New Milton: the Oak & Yaffle
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New Milton: the Oak & Yaffle
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 28 Jul 2013
A sorry but not unusual sight nowadays is that of a closed down pub, such as here on the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Ashley Common Road. The word yaffle is another word for the green woodpecker; those who recall the children's television programme Bagpuss may recall that the woodpecker bookend was named Professor Yaffle. See Image for a picture of the pub sign.
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