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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 collection of photographs of the QET since the transformation of the Barraclough Hall as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan. The architect, W.O. Wilson, had designed a modern auditorium, with raked seating and a large stage below the audience, a gallery and a foyer facing the Music School lawn and purpose-built rooms for changing, costumes, scenery making and storage. It was equipped with a computerized lighting system and sophisticated sound equipment. The new Oakham Theatre was officially opened on 16 November 1984 by Queen Elizabeth II.

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

A plaque celebrating the opening of the Stumps at the Wharton Pavilion by Allan Lamb.

Two photographs (A and B) of Richard Bull and Lord Kings Norton unveiling the commemorative plaque inside the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. Photograph B was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls and the number of print is written on the back: W262/3.

Two photographs (A and B) of Lynn Wilson and his family unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new Wilson pavilion. Also present were Headmaster Joe Spence and Tom White.

Two photographs (A and B) of the Headmaster Joe Spence and O.O. Lynn Wilson standing in front of the plaque.

Two photographs (A and B) of the Headmaster Joe Spence giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the Wilson pavilion. Also present was O.O. Lynn Wilson.

Two photographs (A and B) of Ron Jacobs opening the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. Also present were the Headmaster Richard Bull and the Chairman of Quatercentenary Appeal Committee Tom White. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: V353/4; V353/5, respectively.

Three photographs (A to C) of the guests at the opening of the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: V353/7; V353/8; V353/9, respectively.