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Hand-written research notes using two books as sources: 'Education and The Industrial Revolution' by E.G. West, and 'History of British Trade Union' by H. Pelling. Both sources look at education in Rutland in 19th century.

A photocopy of the 'Terms of Oakham School conducted by the Rev J. Doncaster' in 1823; hand-written notes from the Headmaster.

This sub-file focusses on letters from Lord Winchelsea to Georgiana, relating to a cricket match between Dr Doncaster's boys and the County.

This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).

A prospectus (A) promoting studying at Oakham School in 1935. Contents: Trustees; Staff; Admission; Work; Fees; Optional Payments; Absence & Remission of Fees; Health; Entrance Scholarships; Other Scholarships & Exhibitions; Buildings; Boarding Houses; Holidays & Hours; Games & Hobbies; School Societies; Expenses; Clothes List. Enclosed are corrections to prospectus (B), and a form of application for admission (C).

Part of a prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1929. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Brief History of the School.

This file focusses on publications, histories and articles, written by Walter Lee Sargant during his headmastership and his retirement. The items relate to the history of Oakham School and Oakham town.

An account of Oakham School with illustrations written by the Headmaster, Walter Lee Sargant in the early 20th century. Contents: Preface; Foundation and Old School; Curriculum and Examinations; Boarders and Houses; Notes on School Life; The Junior House.

An update to an earlier publication on the history of Oakham School, titled 'Thirty Years' Work' by W.L. Sargant in Easter 1908. It was printed for private circulation only. Three pages A to C.

A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1902. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Subjects; Upper School & Lower School; Examinations; Boarding Houses; Library, Games & Extras; Terms; Holidays; Infectious Disease; Scholarships, Exhibitions & Prizes. Three double-pages A to C.