This file focusses on photographs of Buchanans, formerly Orchard Close, in the 1980s and 1990s. Some of those photographs were taken for marketing purposes, including publication in the Oakham School Magazine.

A collection of documents, mostly photographs, of Buchanans house, formerly Orchard Close from the 1980s and 1990s.
Orchard Close had been built in 1929 by W.L. Sargant as a private residence along the cricket fields when he retired. Later, in July 1975 the Trustees acquired the house from the school doctor, Dr T.D. Brentnall. In early October 1975, Orchard Close had become a girls’ boarding house. The house was later modernised to accommodate Sixth and Seventh Form girls. It was renamed Buchanans House in Summer 1977, following the retirement of Headmaster J.D. Buchanan. Work was completed on Buchanans house in 1982. The extension was ready for occupation in January 1983 and was officially opened on 23 February by former Headmaster John Buchanan.

A photograph of the girls in Buchanans in the academic year 1989-1990, under the Housemistress Pat Craig.

A photograph of the Sixth Form girls in Buchanans in the academic year 1993-1994 under the Housemistress Pat Craig.

A photograph of the Sixth Form girls in Buchanans in the 1980s under the Housemaster, Ashley Wheway.

A photograph of the Sixth Form girls in Buchanans in the 1980s under the Housemaster, Ashley Wheway.

A photograph of girls in the garden of Buchanans house.