17 Aug
Windows | Wooden
Oakham - LE15
Enquiry from: Nicki H
Start Date: Immediate
Call any time. Number of doors: 1 Style of door: Sliding Patio Doors Quote requested on doors, in hardwood, to be supplied and fitted.
Oakham
Oakham is an old English market town in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is situated to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the largest 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 valued tourist attraction in the borough.
Every Wednesday and Saturday in Oakham there is a market where a range 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 mould for all their model rail sets. Another custom that the town has is displaying horseshoes in the great hall of the castle. When a member of royalty or peer of the realm travelled to Oakham, they had to pay a penalty 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 house development work in Oakham, make sure you compare and contrast quotations from reliable firms.
