We continued on the trail to Oakham ...
... where we walked around Oakham's Heritage Trail ...
... the Butter Cross and Pump; the five hole stocks are a mystery. Dairy products were sold here at one stage ...
... where we walked around Oakham's Heritage Trail ...
... the Butter Cross and Pump; the five hole stocks are a mystery. Dairy products were sold here at one stage ...
... Dean's Street is a narrow lane which has been recently enhanced ...
... All Saints' Church with a 14th century spire. The Church was restored by G G Scott between 1857-1858 ...
... All Saints' Church with a 14th century spire. The Church was restored by G G Scott between 1857-1858 ...
...Oakham Castle - is the great hall of a fortified manor house which was built for Wakelin de Ferrers between 1180-1190.
The castle contains over 200 horseshoes given as forfeits to the Lord of the Manor by peers of the Realm and Royalty passing through Oakham
Oakham School was founded in 1584 by Archdeacon Robert Johnson
The castle contains over 200 horseshoes given as forfeits to the Lord of the Manor by peers of the Realm and Royalty passing through Oakham
Oakham School was founded in 1584 by Archdeacon Robert Johnson
We also came across another Beer Festival at the Grainstore Brewery - next door to the railway station. The Grainstore "Cooking" bitter was very palatable. http://www.quaffale.org.uk/php/brewery/86 and http://www.grainstorebrewery.com/ (under construction Aug 2009)
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