- HEA-HEA/5
- Series
- 1902 - 1956
Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Walter Lee Sargant (1902-1929) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Walter Lee Sargant (1902-1929) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.
Oakham School
Old School (Shakespeare Centre)
Part of Buildings and Estates
This sub-series relates to the history of Old School, oldest building of Oakham School, in Cutts Close park. It is made of a collection of photographs and art work; of newspaper cuttings and letters, mostly relating to the debate concerning the refurbishment of the building and preserving the frescoes painted by Mary Sargant Florence.
Oakham School
Part of Buildings and Estates
This file focusses on correspondence regarding the refurbishment of Old School in the late 1980s-early 1990s and the issue concerning the frescoes.
Oakham School
A letter from Marion Hall to Nigel Webb
Part of Buildings and Estates
A letter (A) from Marion Hall to Nigel Webb, Second Master, thanking him for a visit to the School and enclosing a short piece (B-D) on Mary Sargant Florence. Four pages.
Marion Hall
A letter from Grahams Smallbone to The Lord Charteris of Amisfield
Part of Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Lt Col the Lord Charteris of Amisfield regarding the history of Old School, and the restorations carried out by architects.
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Graham Smallbone to Henry Blagg
Part of Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to O.O. Henry Blagg regarding the press coverage of the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the plan for the restoration of the building.
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Graham Smallbone to Elizabeth Cumming
Part of Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Dr Elizabeth Cumming regarding preserving the frescoes in Old School whilst trying to restore the historical building, and discussing the press coverage of the debate.
Graham Smallbone
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on publications, histories and articles, written by Walter Lee Sargant during his headmastership and his retirement. The items relate to the history of Oakham School and Oakham town.
Walter Lee Sargant
A Short Account of Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
An account of Oakham School with illustrations written by the Headmaster, Walter Lee Sargant in the early 20th century. Contents: Preface; Foundation and Old School; Curriculum and Examinations; Boarders and Houses; Notes on School Life; The Junior House.
Walter Lee Sargant