Oakham
Oakham is a historic English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It sits 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, built in the 14th Century, and Oakham Castle, which has its roots in the 12th Century. Only the great hall of the castle is still visible, and it is a favourite tourist attraction in the area.
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 goods.
A well-known landmark in Oakham is the Oakham Signal Box, which Airfix used as a design for all their model rail products. Another tradition that the town has is displaying 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 charge 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 resting in the hollow. To find out the best price for any property development work in Oakham, make sure you assess quotes from respected companies.
