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'Oundle' is an ancient market town on the River Nene in Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 5,345 (2001 census). It is 80 miles north of London and 12 miles south-west of Peterborough.

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History

Buildings

Schools

External links

History

Oundle, like many other villages and towns in England, was originally a trading place and market for local farmers and craftsmen. As the area became more prosperous, wealthy traders set up shops and houses, and guilds were formed. A document dating from 638 refers to Oundle as the site of an ''hospitium'', a building used by monks to give shelter and assistance to travellers. The Talbot Inn was eventually constructed on this site. The inn was initially constructed out of timber; it was later rebuilt with stone from the ruins of nearby Fotheringhay Castle. Other public houses in the town include The Rose and Crown, The Ship Inn (a 14th century coaching inn), The Angel, and The George.

Buildings

There are a number of churches in Oundle. By far the largest and most prominent – with the largest steeple in the area – is St. Peter's Parish Church, which occupies the main churchyard. There are also Methodist, Baptist and Roman Catholic churches in Oundle. However, the Baptist church does not have its own building and holds services on Sunday mornings in Prince William School.
Other major buildings include the Stahl Theatre, Oxfam, a primary school, and many very large Oundle School buildings which are sometimes open to the public. These include a full-length swimming pool and the school's Great Hall.
There is also a park where play equipment such as swings and climbing frames can be found, as well as a skatepark, built in 2005 to accommodate the skateboarders and rollerbladers in the town. A fair also arrives annually, attracting many locals each year.
Although there are many estates in Oundle one of the biggest and most popular ones is 'The Pavillions'. There is more than 300 houses there from 3 room house to 6 rooms. There is a large green on the top and many other small ones around the sides. There are 4 streets there:
Creed Road, Hillfield Road, Newbold Close and Walcot Close.

Schools

The town has a primary school and an award-winning middle school. It is also home to the comprehensive Prince William School as well as Oundle School, each of which have over a thousand students.

External links

★ Oundle School Website

★ Oundle Town Council

★ Prince William School

★ Oundle On line

★ Oundle Chronicle

★ St Peter's Church