A Liverpool tree has won top prize in England's Tree of the Year competition.
The "spectacular" , in Calderstones Park, was announced as the nation's best tree, beating many other entries from across England.
The oak tree received over a third of the total 11,000 votes cast in the annual competition held by the Woodland Trust.
Members of the public were asked to nominate trees with fascinating stories.
The Allerton Oak is thought to be 1,000 years old and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book, Britain's earliest public record, in 1086.
Local legend tells that a medieval court, known as the Hundred Court, met under the tree's branches as local officials did not have a courthouse.
Liverpool City Council is working with Mersey Forest to preserve the Allerton Oak.
The tree has an estimated value of more than £500,000, and the council has already invested £70,000 this year in preserving it.
The Allerton Oak beat the Colchester Castle Sycamore, which finished in second place, and the mythical Dragon Tree on the Isle of Wight which came a "close third".
The tree will now go on to represent the UK in European Tree of the Year which is set to begin in February.
Award Winning horticulturist and TV personality David Domoney, who has supported the competition said: "The entrants this year have been outstanding and illustrate perfectly the unique nature of our native trees.
"I wish the tree the best of luck as it enters the European Tree of the Year competition. Please vote for the British tree."
Adam Comack, head of campaigning at the Woodland Trust, said: "The Allerton Oak is a spectacular example of a city tree.
"Trees are an important part of the urban landscape helping to make our towns and cities better places to live. We are keen to increase understanding of their value and promote their protection.
"We are currently working with partners to help increase tree cover in the city and make Liverpool a greener place to live. "
