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Oakham

British  
/ ˈəʊkəm /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

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

Councillor David Romney said he was wary of taking on the responsibility, saying it could end up costing Oakham "an arm and a leg".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2023

Chairing a meeting on the statue plans, Oakham mayor Sally-Anne Wadsworth said the town council had agreed to donate £5,000 towards the statue.

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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