The Oak (2) - sign, 8640 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Warwicks
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The Oak (2) - sign, 8640 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Warwicks
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 24 Aug 2013
The pub possibly dates from the 1930's, when large roadside public houses were being built all over the country. The local oak trees probably gave rise to the pub's name. Until a few years ago, it was known as the Royal Oak. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.340285
Longitude
-1.774507