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This file focuses on various informal photographs of the day girls of Hambleton competing in interhouse competitions, organising bake sales, on trips and other house events. It is believe these photographs relate to the first few years of Hambleton House.

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.

A collection of photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946. Once a warehouse at the terminus of the Canal on Ashwell Road, later converted into stables, the Barraclough Hall was named in honour of Mrs Barraclough, benefactor to the school, and in memory of her late husband, Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883). At the west end was the stage and the theatre would seat about three hundred and fifty people. Other features included a traditional long hall, raked stage and Proscenium Arch. The opening ceremony took place on 20 June 1953.

This file contains various photographs of Old School throughout the years.

Various photograph from a photo album showing events in Barrow House, including the opening of the Schanschieff site in 1997, cricket, interhouse plays, Christmas dinners and speech days.

A file of five photographs of Ancaster and Lincoln girls, probably from the late 1990s, and a photograph of Lower School pupils rehearsing the Jerwoods musical 'Darwin and the Beagle' in 1997-1998.

This file focusses on letters received/sent by the Headmaster Tony Little during his headmastership (1996-2002).

This file relates to the Headmaster's Annual report to the Trustees, from the 1950s to 1980s. The reports cover all aspects of School, academic, examination results, extra-curricular activities, Estates and Maintenance, staff and individual faculty report, vision for the future of the School. All reports are private and confidential.

This file focusses on material relating to Jon Wills' time at Oakham School as a pupil.

A collection of loose flyers, emails, posters and programmes from the Ancaster Diary. Girls from the house are often circled or highlighted.