Saying Good bye to Oakham

As we end our visit to Oakham lets finish up with some more history. Oakham school was founded in 1584. The main building is still there today, it is now a simple war memorial chapel and is one of the most finest in the Midlands, this building still has its amazing carvings from that time. There are two more of the schools buildings one is a vicarage and the other was where lessons were taught and has its original roof and has been restored and even has the original charter provided by Elizabeth 1 with it's seal intact.

Oakham has a small market square dating back to the 17th century takes us back into time. When looking at it one imagines being transported back into history.

But Oakham has brought history and today together in the Oakham festival held from the 17th June to 3rd of July. Where music, drama and talent can be found.

For me as I look back I remember picking up my sister and brother from school, looking out of the window for my mum to come home from shopping and the material shop with its remnants in a barrels outside. Oh and least I forget the place where my mum bought me my first bikini for my doll yes it was orange and blue so 1970's as was my bedspread bright orange with flowers. Wow how life has changed or has it!!!

Pop back to see where my past will take you.

Wishing you lots of Tasty English Delights

There's always room for one more.