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A collection of documents relating to the BAFS Pavilion, built on Doncaster Close, on the site of the original cricket pavilion. It was opened on 24 May 2014, on Speech Day, by Mike Gatting. It was named BAFS after O.O. Brian Smith (‘54), captain of the school’s unbeaten first Rugby XV, Hockey XI and Cricket XI teams.

A collection of various documents and objects relating to the Sports Hall since its construction in 1972.

A certificate acknowledging the donation of Lady Gore-Browne whose husband went to the school, for Sports Hall Equipment.

This sub-file contains photographs of the opening ceremony of the Wilson Playing Fields on 16 April 2005.

Seven negatives of the opening ceremony of the Wilson Fields and Pavilion on 16 April 2005.

A letter (A) from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to be sent to Old Oakhamians after the Appeal launch. Attached are two lists (B and C) of recipients.

This collection focuses on major events that have occurred to the school and its pupils. This includes the Quatercentenary celebrations and the school's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Quatercentenary celebrations compromised of several events including the visit to the school by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Quatercentenary ball, and special productions to celebrate the recent opening of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

There is a detailed series on the school's Speech Day which includes a comprehensive list of programmes and award winners from the ceremony.

There is a excellent record of items showing how the school reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is general communication to parents and staff, information on the structure of face to face and distance learning teaching, and also an illuminating collection of photographs taken by Ms. Fernandez in 2021.

This sub-file is made of two letters between O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland ('32) and the Headmaster, John Buchannan, regarding the forthcoming Development Campaign.

A letter from Eileen Buxton to the Headmaster Tony Little regarding the death of her husband, O.O. Robert Henry Buxton, and his wishes to donate an Oakham crest to the School.

A letter from the Headmaster Tony Little in reply to Eileen Buxton's letter regarding the donation of an Oakham School crest.