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Oker, Derbyshire

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322:'Tis said that to the brow of yon fair hill Two brother clomb; and turning face from face Nor one look more exchanging, grief to still Or feed, each planted on that lofty place A chosen tree. Then eager to fulfil Their courses, like two new-born rivers, they In opposite directions urged their way Down from the far-seen mount. No blast might kill Or blight that fond memorial. The trees grew And now entwine, their arms’ but ne’er again Embraced those brothers upon earth’s wide plain, Nor aught of mutual joy or sorrow knew Until their spirits mingled in the sea That to itself takes all – Eternity. 50: 437: 57: 34: 201: 311:
parish, with groups of houses along two sides of Oker Hill. The houses are largely older limestone properties including several farms, but with some more recent semi-detached properties too. A former Methodist chapel has been converted to a holiday let.
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A prominent tree, known as Will Shore’s Tree, on top of Oker Hill is renowned as the subject of a sonnet by
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concerning two local lads who each planted a tree there before parting for ever:
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Oker is located in Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Civil parish
South Darley
District
Derbyshire Dales
Shire county
Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Dialling code
Police
Derbyshire
Fire
Derbyshire
Ambulance
East Midlands
UK
England
Derbyshire
53°08′42″N 1°35′24″W / 53.1449°N 1.5899°W / 53.1449; -1.5899
Derbyshire
South Darley
William Wordsworth
St Mary the Virgin

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