The Elfin Oak

Move in closer and you’ll discover that the
old tree holds a special secret essay writing services reviews (
) that the gapes and grooves in the
weathered old bark are home to an array of fairies, imps, elves and
gnomes along with their little forest friends.

One of the wonders of my childhood.
By the childrens playground stands the trunk of an oak tree. it is now surrounded by a high metal fence. I don’t think that was always there.
It is 900 years old and is carved and painted with elves, fairies, witches and more. Carved by Ivor Innes an illustrator.
It is now a grade II listed item and Spike Milligan loved it. In 1996 he led a successful campaign to have it restored and did a lot of work on it himself. He believed in both magic and children.
If you have small children take them and watch their faces. If not go and be a child again yourself.