Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Parte de History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Parte de History of the School
The Book of Oakham School, title and badge in red, fair condition, spine fragile and damaged on 1 duplicate at the bottom. Preface by Walter Lee Sargant, history of the school including the founder, earlier history and a list of governors; with drawings of buildings. With 2 duplicates
Brass to the Founder in North Luffenham Church
Parte de History of the School
A transcript of the brass to the Founder in North Luffenham Church, used as Appendix E in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II
Parte de History of the School
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Oakham School on 12 May 1967, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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Parte de History of the School
A photograph of a painting of the Right Reverend James Atlay, Bishop of Hereford (1868-1894), used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A photograph of the opening of Jerwoods
Parte de History of the School
A print-out of a photograph of the opening of the Jerwoods Campus, used in john Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber
Parte de History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy, Honorary Archivist of Whitgift School, to John Barber, regarding old School Houses in various school and enclosing his research on Schoolhouses' dimensions in English schools.
Frederick H.G. Percy
A letter from Peter North to John Barber
Parte de History of the School
A letter from Peter North, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, to John Barber regarding his book "The Story of Oakham School".
Peter North
A letter from K.R. Bowes to Tom Badgery
Parte de History of the School
A letter from K.R. Bowes to T.W. Badgery regarding the purchase of Doncaster Close and the 1832 Reform Bill abolishing the Rotten Boroughs. The letter was enclosed with HIS/1/2/4/48.
Kenneth Richard Bowes
Parte de History of the School
A letter addressed to John Barber referring to the last paragraph in his book "The Story of Oakham School" on pp.74-75 and regarding the purchase on Doncaster Close and the 1932 Reform Act.
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