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This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood (1846-1875) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the mid-19th century.

Oakham School Magazine, recording the Summer term 1902 (published in Winter term 1902). Contents: Editorial; School Notes; In Memoriam; Prize distribution and Speech Day; Letter from South Africa; Cricket. Nine double-pages A to I.

Stretching back to the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster, this collection comprehensively covers the correspondence, publications, photographs and other ephemera of the headmasters of Oakham School up to the present day. For many of the headmasters, correspondence and rolls calls are a significant theme in their series.

This collection also contains an excellent record of speeches and sermons given by G. Talbot Griffiths and John Buchanan.

The final series on reports covers the headmaster's, deputy headmaster's and registers writings on the state of the school, including topics such as building and estate development, admissions, the curriculum, examination results, and Old Oakhamians.

Article published in Oakham School Magazine, Spring 1884, vol.1, sharing early remembrances of the life at school in the 1870s.

A programme for an amateur performance given by the students to celebrate the opening of the new buildings of Oakham Grammar School on 8 September 1858.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from 1900 to 1904.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from 1902 to 1904.

This file focusses on various items relating to the history of Oakham School, its pupils and Old Boys, under the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood.

Old Oakhamian Calendar, published in 1930. Cover with contents: Frontispiece; Editorial; Names and Addresses of Members; Annual Dinners; Headmaster's Letter; Mr J. Story's Letter; Quinquennial Luncheon and Meeting; Resignation of Mr W.L. Sargant - An Appreciation; The Captain of the Ship; Presentation to Mr W.L. Sargant; Cambridge Letter; The Book of Oakham School and The Register; Births, Marriages and Deaths; Cricket, Football and Shooting Matches; The Golfing Society; Club Notices; School Staff. Eighteen double-pages A to R.

This file focusses on reminiscences of life at Oakham School in the second half of the 19th century.