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A book recording events and trips of the Oakham School Exploration Society since its inception in Spring term 1978. A badge of the society is glued on the cover.

A letter from Robert Gregory enclosing photographs of the C.C.F. Inspection by The Duke of Gloucester in May 2010.

A programme for the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Oakham School on 28 November 2000. Two double-pages A and B.

A collection which charts the various societies and activities available to pupils at Oakham School. Documents include photographic records and correspondence for different societies. Topics include chess, CCF/OTC, scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Oligoi , Exploratory Society, and trips and expeditions.

The multiple series contain administrative documents for the various societies and certain series, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and CCF/OTC have excellent photographic record of formal or informal events.

There is a particularly detailed series on Chess and the event of Gary Kasparov's visit to the school.

There is a good collection of shooting medals and trophies, kindly donated by Henry Blagg.

This contains photographs of the visit of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and the celebration of the 1000th Gold Awards being awarded at Oakham School.

A book containing Oakham School Exploration Society's report on the Svalbard expedition in 1979. Contents: The Expedition Concept, Aims, Area, Members and Budget; Fundraising; Approval; Food; Transport; The Expedition Diary; The Advance Parties; The Botanical Programme; The Ornithological Programme; The Physiological Programme; The Snow and Ice Programme; The Adventure Programme; Medical Report; The Final Stage; The Rear Party; Communications; Insurance; Lecture and Reception; Individual Contributions.

This sub-series focusses on the celebrations for the 1000th Gold Award, and the visit of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on 28 November 2000.

This series relates to the history of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Oakham School since 1973. Most of the collection focusses on the 1000th Gold Award celebrations in 2000 and the visit of Prince Philip.

A booklet containing Oakham School Exploration Society's report on the Zambia & Zimbabwe expedition in 1995. Contents: Expedition Members; Maps; Diary; Lists of Mammals and Birds.

A booklet for the Bronze Qualifying Expedition in the Cheviot Hills in 2009. Contents: Instructions for staff and students; Campsites and contact details; Student photos; Medical details; Risk Assessment; Map routes; Expense form.