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A collection of photographs and art work relating to the whole School Campus, in particular aerial photographs from 1937 of the School and the town, and a file of individual photographs of buildings around the campus. The oldest items in this sub-series date back to the 19th century.

A report on the murals in Old School (Shakespeare Centre) from Bond & Read, Chartered Architects. Contents: Description and History; Appendix; Key Drawings. Seven pages A to G.

This file focusses on various publication, mostly newspaper cuttings, related to the frescoes in Old School and the painter Mary Sargant Florence and post-medieval mural painting. This file is from the year 1993.

This sub-series relates to the history of Old School, oldest building of Oakham School, in Cutts Close park. It is made of a collection of photographs and art work; of newspaper cuttings and letters, mostly relating to the debate concerning the refurbishment of the building and preserving the frescoes painted by Mary Sargant Florence.

Newspaper cutting reporting on the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the decision to conceal them behind shutters to allow viewing.

This file focusses on correspondence regarding the refurbishment of Old School in the late 1980s-early 1990s and the issue concerning the frescoes.

Newspaper cutting from The Daily Telegraph reporting on the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the decision to install panelling instead of covering them.

This file focusses on architects' reports regarding the refurbishment of Old School in the late 1980s-early 1990s.

A photograph of the interior of Old School, showing the frescoes. A reference number is written on the back: 34865.

A photo album containing several photographs of the School buildings, including the interior of the Old School, the School House quad, a Physical Laboratory, The School House, School House dining hall and new changing rooms, Doncaster Close, the Gymnasium (now Queen Anne).