Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.
The Daily Telegraph
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.
Frederick H.G. Percy
Part of History of the School
A group of press cuttings published in various local newspaper advertising the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Leicester Mercury
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the daily life at Oakham School in the 1840s, based on James Padley's letters home and regarding John Barber's article "Oakham School 140 years ago".
Leicester Mercury
Part of History of the School
A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.
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Part of History of the School
This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.
John Lewis Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter addressed to John Barber referring to the last paragraph in his book "The Story of Oakham School" on pp.74-75 and regarding the purchase on Doncaster Close and the 1932 Reform Act.
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