A SPECIAL ringing of the cathedral bells is sounding out across this city.

Worcester Cathedral bells have been ringing since 10am today (Monday) and will continue until 2pm to mark Oak Apple Day.

The day marks the anniversary of Charles II's restoration to the monarchy in 1660 and the major part the  Faithful City played in the English Civil War.


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Oak Apple Day gets its name from when Charles II hid in an oak tree from Parliamentarian troops following the loss of his Royalist cause at the Battle of Worcester.

Nine years after this incident, he was returned to the throne.

A spokesperson for Worcester Cathedral said: "The Cathedral bellringers will be in action today from 10am to 2pm for Oak Apple Day, the anniversary of Charles II's restoration to the monarchy in 1660."