Old School (Shakespeare Centre)
Parte deBuildings and Estates
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.
Oakham School
Battle lines drawn over frescoes
Parte deBuildings and Estates
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.
The Daily Telegraph
Parte deHistory of the School
A press cutting regarding two new publications telling the story of Oakham and Uppingham Schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of their foundation.
The Daily Telegraph
Parte deActivities and Societies
The Guardian
Splendid Parthian Shot for Giuseppi
Parte deActivities and Societies
A newspaper article about the retiring of Denis Giuseppi and the winning of the Ashburton Shield Schools Rifle Championships.
The Daily Telegraph