The Woodglen Hunt
Maier Model Railways, Ottawa.
Woodglen Hall lies along a British Railways branchline leading to the rural town of Oakham. The building, which is surrounded by a moat populated with graceful swans, dates from some time after the early Thirteenth Century. It has always been owned by the same family, whose heraldic banner flies from the main staff when in residence. Woodglen Hall is open to visitors by appointment. For further information contact:
Charles R. Maier, Esqr, Master of Woodglen, 2008 Wodglen Cres., Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 6G4
An aerial view of Woodglen Hall
The Quiet and Quaint town of Oakham
Oakham is believed to be an ancient Saxon placename dating back to the time when the Airfix people provided it for nameboards of railway station kits they manufactured. Oakham includes a Weetabix factory, a Shell garage, several shops and a famous pub.
The Squire’s Arms has long been pupular with locals and Air Force personnel alike. It is possible to sit very near the front door of this establishment and enjoy a pint of bitter while admiring the view into town and the monument, now located in the main roundabout, erected after the close of the seventeenth century to honour the local aristocratic family.
RAF Oakham started its life as a Battle of Britain aerodrome. Much of the early construction and maintenance was carried out under the direction of a distinguished young Flight Sergeant Christopher Maier who, at that time was serving as an Air Cadet. Son of the Master of Woodglen, he was decorated for his efforts and has gone on to serve with distinction in the Royal Canadian Navy. It now operates as the home of the RAF Historic Aircraft Flight.
Oakham Parish Church can be seen outside the airfield where the World War II fighter planes are being painstakingly restored.
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