Oakham
Oakham is a historic English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It lies to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the most vast man-made lakes in Europe. It is home to All Saints' Church, erected in the 14th Century, and Oakham Castle, which dates back to the 12th Century. Only the great hall of the castle is still noticeable, and it is a valued tourist attraction in the area.
Every Wednesday and Saturday in Oakham there is a market where many local goods are on sale. Every third Saturday there is a farmer's market on Gaol Street, where local farmers sell their goods.
A notable landmark in Oakham is the Oakham Signal Box, which Airfix used as a template for all their model rail kits. Another custom that the town has is hanging horseshoes in the great hall of the castle. When a member of royalty or peer of the realm passed through Oakham, they had to pay a forfeit in the form of a horseshoe. The horseshoes hang upside-down which is generally seen to be unlucky, but in Oakham this was to stop the Devil from sitting in the hollow. To ensure you get the best price for any household improvement work in Oakham, make sure you assess quotes from trusted firms.
