A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.
Frederick H.G. Percy
Bicentenary of arrival of John Doncaster
Part of History of the School
A booklet entitled 'Bicentenary of arrival of John Doncaster' written by Peter Lawson. Talks about the history of the school during the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster as well as featuring extracts from pupils and archives.
Peter Lawson
Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.
The Daily Telegraph
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School including one from Robert Fellowes in service to the Queen.
Sir Kenneth Lewis
A letter from K.R. Bowes to Tom Badgery
Part of 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
Part of 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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A letter from D.R. Witney to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from D.R. Witney, Headmaster of King Edward VI School, to John Barber enclosing a copy of the inscription in the Church about Thomas Orme and an extract from "A History of Rutland". Items are numbered A to C.
D.R. Witney
Press Cuttings relating to the Publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A series of press cutting relating to the Publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School.
Leicester Mercury
Part of History of the School
A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.
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