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Wharton Pavilion (1983-2014)

A collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.

L.R. Shipsides

School Campus

A collection of photographs and art work relating to the whole School Campus, in particular aerial photographs from 1937 of the School and the town, and a file of individual photographs of buildings around the campus. The oldest items in this sub-series date back to the 19th century.

Aerofilms Ltd

Photographs

This file contains various photographs of Chapel Close, including the main entrance through Market Place and the Reception building, throughout the years.

Oakham School

Photographs

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Dining Hall since its construction in 1987.

Roger Blackmore

Photographs

This file focusses on photographs on the School Campus throughout the years. Some photographs are of the whole campus, in particular aerial photographs taken by Aerofilms Ltd, and some are collection of individual buildings, taken by Companies or individuals.

Aerofilms Ltd

Photographic and Art Collection

  • PHA
  • Subfonds
  • 1919 - 2016

A collection of photographs and artworks of the school campus and buildings, and pupils and staff.

There is one series dedicated to a large collection of photographic negatives which show the campus, daily life at school, and special events. These cover the period 1978 - 1988.

One series focus on the frescoes painted by Mary Sargant Florence in Old School and is rich in research about the frescoes and the artist.

Oakham School

Cricket pavilions

A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.

L.R. Shipsides

Chapel Close and Main Entrance

This sub-series focuses on Chapel Close, including the Reception building and the School's main entrance through Market Place and the Buttercross.

Oakham School

Barraclough Dining Hall

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.

Roger Blackmore

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