A photograph of Wharflands in the 1970s, with four boys sat on a bench outside the house.

A collection of documents, chiefly photographs, of Wharflands, purchased by the then Headmaster Walter Lee Sargant in 1920. The property was converted into a boys’ boarding house for twenty-six boys, while the Old Stables were used for other school purposes. Extension work began in 1928, adding four new dormitories and a large dining hall. The O.T.C. established its headquarters in the new extension. With the boys now living in the extension, the Housemaster and his family could occupied the old house. The first floor was converted into some classrooms, for the teaching of Science and Maths. In 1960 and 1977, a series of improvement and refurbishment work started and changing rooms were modernised, while new rooms were added.

A collection of photographs of Wharflands house, documenting the improvements and changes of the boarding house since 1920.

Two post cards of Wharflands in the 1920s. Card A was written by Jack to Mrs Edna Robinson; card B is blank.

This sub-series focuses on photographs of boys, living in Wharflands since its inception in 1920. The bulk of the collection gathers photographs from the 1960s to 1980s.

Two photographs (A and B) of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1977-1978 under the Housemaster Malcolm Hardy. Some names are written on the back.

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1980-1981 under the Housemaster Malcolm Hardy. Some names are written on the back.

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1984-1985 under the Housemaster Malcolm Hardy. Some names are written on the back.

Two photographs (A and B) of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1986-1987 under the Housemaster Malcolm Hardy. Some names are written on the back of photograph A.

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1982-1983 under the Housemaster Malcolm Hardy. Some names are written on the back.