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Oakham in history: the Cottesmore hunt and a Second World War destroyer at St Nicholas' Church

By Evie Payne

18th Sep 2022 | Local Features

The church dates back as far as the 13th Century

Find out about the history of Cottesmore church, including a historic hunt, war time artefacts, and the creation of St Nicholas' Church.

Oakham in history: BBC Pride and Prejudice at Teigh Church

By Evie Payne

11th Sep 2022 | Local Features

Holy Trinity Church can be found in the 40-person parish of Teigh on Main Street.

Find out about more of Oakham's churches each week in our history feature. Have any local history that you would like to share? Email [email protected]

Oakham in history: St Mary's Church, clerical graffiti and noble donors

By Evie Payne

4th Sep 2022 | Local Features

Ashwell church has an unusual aesthetic, with a large tower and dark, traditional interior.

Find out about another of Oakham's churches, St Mary's in Ashwell, or view the history feature from last week about Langham church. .

Learn to Dance Morris with Rutland Morris Men

By Andrew Mills

2nd Sep 2022 | Local Features

Rutland Morris on a glorious summer day at Ashwell Fête, 2022 Picture thanks to and © Sally Harnett

Find out about Rutland Morris Men and begin a new hobby, helping you to keep fit and make new friends. .

Oakham in history: St Peter & St Paul's church of Langham, elephant carvings, and a spectacular war memorial

By Evie Payne

28th Aug 2022 | Local Features

The church hosts a range of groups and events outside of regular service, including bell ringing.

Who thought that a Langham Church would have connections to elephants, Indian Trade, Ruddles Brewery, and Canterbury Cathedral? Find out more here.

Oakham in history: Rutland's Quaker population

By Evie Payne

21st Aug 2022 | Local Features

Find out about the history of Oakham's Quakers or 'Friends of Truth' in the history feature this week. .

Oakham in history: a workhouse and a local disco demolished to create the Fields Roads

By Evie Payne

31st Jul 2022 | Local Features

An image of the old house in Springfield (image courtesy of Unknown)

Read about Oakham's history, ancient or recent, in our weekly newsletter, released every Friday and Sunday.

Oakham in history: Royal visitors

By Evie Payne

5th Jun 2022 | Local Features

Oakham Castle, where the Queen's horseshoe can be viewed amongst others

Find out about Queen Elizabeth II's history with Oakham and Rutland as the nation celebrates her Jubilee. .

Oakham in history: 150 years of HSBC

By Evie Payne

29th May 2022 | Local Features

Anthony Aylward, Jade Copse, Sheetal Punj celebrating the birthday (image courtesy of HSBC Oakham)

Find out more about the banking chain as Oakham's HSBC celebrate their 150th birthday in the market town! .

Oakham in history: a stolen Brooch returned

By Evie Payne

22nd May 2022 | Local Features

Bronze brooch (image courtesy of Rutland County Museum)

Find out more about the lost bronze brooch of Rutland Museum and how you can help to locate the other 8! .

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