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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 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.

A photograph of the unveiling of the commemorative plaque inside the new Headquarters in 1999.

A photograph of the unveiling of the commemorative plaque inside the new Headquarters in 1999.

A photograph of Oakham School R.A.F. cadets in 1999 at the opening of the new C.C.F. Headquarters.

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 collection of photographs of the Computer Block since its construction in 1982. The building was built as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan and was officially opened on 11 July 1984 by Lord Kings Norton.

A photograph of Oakham School C.C.F. cadets in 1999 at the opening of the new C.C.F. Headquarters.

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