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A transcript of the letter sent by Basil Mogridge to Joan on 17 September 1915 describing his life in the trenches, being buried alive during an attack, men being wounded, and the story of the miraculous survival of a cake.

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

A digital photograph of the School House memorial board, honouring the Old Oakhmians who fell in the First World War.

Research by Roger Anderson on the Old Oakhamians who fell in the Great War, providing details on where and when they died. Probably compiled for Remembrance Day.

A letter from Peter F. Wynter Bee to the School Bursar, sending a copy of Basil Mogridge's letter to the school. Peter Wynter Bee found the letter in his grandmother's belongings. Basil had sent Joan a letter from the front during the First World War on 17 September 1915.

A letter from Jon Wills, OO Club Chairman and School Archivist, to P.F. Wynter Bee regarding the donation of Basil Mogridge's letter to the school.

A digital photograph of the fourth panel of the School House memorial boards.

A digital photograph of the carved panel on the left hand-side of the Chapel entrance. The names are those of the Old Oakhamians who died in the First World War.

A letter written by Basil Mogridge to Joan from the front and items related to the donation of the letter.

A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians who fell in the First World War, containing personal and family items and research.