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A collection of documents relating to the Wilson Fields and cricket pavilion, including photographs of the opening. In 2005, the Springfield Playing Fields on Ashwell Road were renamed the Wilson Fields, to honour O.O. Lynn Wilson ('57). Lynn Wilson also funded the construction of a pavilion on the fields. The official opening ceremony took place on 16 May 2005.

A selection of photographs in colour and black and white of the opening of the Lynn Wilson fields, an annual OO dinner and presentations/ events that have occurred on the playing fields.

Photographs in colour and black and white of the construction of the Merton builing, the opening and pupils walking, including 1 negative

A collection of photographs and art work of the Barraclough Dining Hall. It was opened on 28 September 1987 by Lord Forte. It contained two dining halls on the ground floor and a staff dining hall, bar and common room above. It was named Barraclough Hall, in memory of Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883) and his widow, Mrs Barraclough, a great benefactor to the school.

A collection of photographs and architectural plans of the Music School since its opening in 1984.

This file focusses on photographs of the Music School throughout the years.

A collection of photographs of the Computer Block since its construction in 1982. The building was built as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan and was officially opened on 11 July 1984 by Lord Kings Norton.

A collection of publicity photographs of Rushebrooks House.

A collection of documents, mostly photographs, of Buchanans house, formerly Orchard Close from the 1980s and 1990s.
Orchard Close had been built in 1929 by W.L. Sargant as a private residence along the cricket fields when he retired. Later, in July 1975 the Trustees acquired the house from the school doctor, Dr T.D. Brentnall. In early October 1975, Orchard Close had become a girls’ boarding house. The house was later modernised to accommodate Sixth and Seventh Form girls. It was renamed Buchanans House in Summer 1977, following the retirement of Headmaster J.D. Buchanan. Work was completed on Buchanans house in 1982. The extension was ready for occupation in January 1983 and was officially opened on 23 February by former Headmaster John Buchanan.

A collection of photographs and other documents relating to the history of the Art and Design buildings. On 25th April 2009, the Jerwood School of Design was officially opened, even though it had been in use since September 2008 by teachers and pupils. It was built on the site of maintenance yard garages, adjacent to the Sports Hall.