Oundle (pronounce [ˈaʊndl])'s an ancient market town on the River Nene in Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 5,345 (2001 census) or 5,674 (2006 estimate). It's 80 miles north of London and 12 miles (20 km) southwest of Peterborough. History Inhabited since the Iron Age, Oundle was originally a trading place and market for local farmers and craftsmen. As the area became prosperous, wealthy traders set up shops and houses, and guilds were formed. Unlike other settlements in… (More on Oundle)