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This collection consists of the mainly the non-paper aspects of the archives collection. The collection is random in its make up but has a good material collection which highlights the changing nature of the school's uniform.

Items in this collection range in material type and stem from a variety of sources such as the Quatercentenary celebrations or items that were once used daily on the school grounds (such as building plaques or clock hands).

A photograph in colour of the Old School, then the Shakespeare Centre.

A negative of the Shakespeare Centre in 1978.

A memorandum from the Bursar Tom Reay to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding inspections of the Shakespeare Centre and refurbishment plans in 1992.

A letter from the Bursar Tom Reay to Nigel Webb, Second Master, regarding renewing the licences to perform in Old School.

A black and white photograph of boys on campus, walking outside the Barraclough Hall and the sun dial, looking towards Ashwell Road, in the 1950s or 1960s. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 147847.

A black and white photograph of the south front of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School.

A black and white photograph of boys walking out of the Barraclough Hall after a School Assembly, in the 1950s or 1960s.

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 list of the Activities and/or Service options chosen by the Sixth form in Rushebrookes for the Summer term 2022.