Oakham

British

/ ˈəʊkəm /

noun

a market town in E central England, the administrative centre of Rutland. Pop: 9620 (2001)

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The statue was unveiled to the public on April 21 in Oakham, England.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024

He came in fresh from Oakham School as a tall, gangly, keen youngster.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2023

Mr Jones said it was about 08:20 when he saw Poppy near the Langham Junction crossing - more than a mile from Northgate in Oakham, where she went missing.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023

Oakham Town Council has been asked by Rutland County Council to maintain the monument, set to be installed outside the town's library on Catmose Street.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2023

“I advise Mr. Darcy, and Lizzy, and Kitty,” said Mrs. Bennet, “to walk to Oakham Mount this morning. It is a nice long walk, and Mr. Darcy has never seen the view.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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