Another of the places I have wanted to see for such a long time – the room full of horseshoes at Oakham Castle, collected over 500 years.
According to custom, whenever a peer of the realm visits Oakham for the first time, they must present a horseshoe to the lord of the manor of Oakham. The oldest surviving horseshoe was given to the Castle by Edward IV in 1470 – and although mostly from England, I did find a couple of Scottish horseshoes.
I also particularly liked the 12th century carved musicians at the tops of the columns – even though they have lost their heads… oh dear… 🙂
…and while it might not look like it, this is Oakham Castle!
…and such a pretty little village…
~ Bella
Another lovely day for a drive, and this time I went in search of the Grand Union Canal... Perfect place to sit under the shade of an umbrella and have lunch... ...and watch the world float by...
Originally called Empingham Reservoir, the lake came into being since the late nineteenth century to provide water for an ever-increasing population. Lying near Oakham in the county of Rutland, the reservoir was completed in 1977 and is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. ...local home-grown, home-made produce... ...and…