The old oak

Today we did a quick trip to Costco, mainly for petrol and a chili potato for lunch and then to IKEA for very little!  On the way back we took the scenic route and again passed this huge oak tree with its plaque.  This time we stopped long enough for me to take a photo and I was surprised to see just what it was about. (The lady in the photo is reading the plaque)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF 
GEOFF DUCKWORTH
1928 - 2014

HE SAVED THIS OAK TREE BY DIVERTING
THE ROAD WHILST WORKING
AS ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER
 FOR RAMSBOTTOM DISTRICT COUNCIL,
 THUS PRESERVING THIS OAK TREE
 FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
 TO ENJOY