Part of Buildings and Estates
This series is related to the buildings on the School campus and documents their history. Most of the collection is made of photographs and artwork, as well as architectural plans. Each sub-series focusses on a different building.
Oakham School
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of documents, including photographs and commemorative plaques, relating to the School's cricket pavilions on Doncaster Close since the 19th century.
L.R. Shipsides
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.
L.R. Shipsides
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of photographs of the Old Gymnasium and the Wharton Pavilion from the late 1970s.
L.R. Shipsides
A photograph of the opening ceremony
Part of Buildings and Estates
A photograph of the guests at the opening of the new Wharton pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: V353/12.
Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls
The Oakhamian, Quatercentenary, Souvenir Supplement, 1584-1984
Part of Oakhamian Magazines
The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Quatercentenary events throughout the year 1984. Contents: 1984 - A Personal View; A Backward Glance; Main Events; Summer Term Festivities; The Royal Visit; Other Opening Ceremonies.
Oakham School
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of photographs and architectural plans of the Music School since its opening in 1984.
Roger Blackmore
Part of Buildings and Estates
This file focusses on photographs of the Music School throughout the years.
Roger Blackmore
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of photographs and art work of the Barraclough Dining Hall. It was opened on 28 September 1987 by Lord Forte. It contained two dining halls on the ground floor and a staff dining hall, bar and common room above. It was named Barraclough Hall, in memory of Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883) and his widow, Mrs Barraclough, a great benefactor to the school.
Roger Blackmore