Oakham School Archives

Wharton Pavilion (1983-2014)

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1978 - 1999

A collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.

L.R. Shipsides

The new Music School, 2010

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File
2010 - 2013

Part of Buildings and Estates

This file contains items relating to the construction of the new Music School in 2010, such as architects drawings and plans and proposals.

Franklin Ellis Architects

The Barraclough Hall

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File
1946 - 1960

Part of Buildings and Estates

A collection of photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946. Once a warehouse at the terminus of the Canal on Ashwell Road, later converted into stables, the Barraclough Hall was named in honour of Mrs Barraclough, benefactor to the school, and in memory of her late husband, Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883). At the west end was the stage and the theatre would seat about three hundred and fifty people. Other features included a traditional long hall, raked stage and Proscenium Arch. The opening ceremony took place on 20 June 1953.

Photo-Reportage Ltd

Photographs

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1980 - 2018

Part of Buildings and Estates

This file focusses on photographs of Rushebrookes house since its construction in 1980.

L.R. Shipsides

Photographs

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1990 - 1999

Part of Buildings and Estates

This file contains various photographs of Chapel Close, including the main entrance through Market Place and the Reception building, throughout the years.

Oakham School

Photographs