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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.

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

A letter from David Smith and Ian Robson to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding the refurbishment of Old School.

A letter from David Smith to Tom Case, Bursar, regarding the changes in the Shakespeare Centre after its relinquishment by the English Department on completion of the Merton building in 1991.

A letter from David Smith, Head of Drama, to the Bursar Tom Reay regarding repairs to be carried out in the Shakespeare Centre and restoring the building for Music and Drama performances and rehearsals.