Oakham
Oakham is an old English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It sits to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the biggest man-made lakes in Europe. It is home to All Saints' Church, founded in the 14th Century, and Oakham Castle, which dates back to the 12th Century. Only the great hall of the castle is still standing, and it is a valued tourist attraction in the town.
Every Wednesday and Saturday in Oakham there is a market where a number of local goods are on sale. Every third Saturday there is a farmer's market on Gaol Street, where local farmers sell their produce.
A notable landmark in Oakham is the Oakham Signal Box, which Airfix used as a template for all their model rail sets. Another custom that the town has is hanging horseshoes in the great hall of the castle. Every time a member of royalty or peer of the realm visited Oakham, they had to pay a fee 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 property development work in Oakham, make sure you get comparison quotes from respected traders.