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

At about the same time Mrs Bain, 60, went to the level crossing in Oakham to ask the person in the signal box to look out for Poppy.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 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

Cutts Park in Oakham will host a Coronation party, arranged by the town council, from 12:00 on Sunday after a special service at All Saints Church.

From BBC • May 6, 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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