A letter from JDB to Old Oakhmians
Part of Headmasters
A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Old Oakhamians regarding the upcoming reunion for the Talbot Griffith generation on 16 July 1972.
John Buchanan
Part of Staff
This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.
Brian Welford
Part of Chapel
This sub-series relates to Carol services and other Christmas celebrations held in the School Chapel or in Peterborough Cathedral, over a period of several decades. The bulk of the sub-series focuses on the 2000s onwards.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on letters sent/received by John Buchanan, chiefly during his headmastership (1958-1977).
John Buchanan
Part of Chapel
This sub-series focuses on the dedication of the Second World War memorial in the School Chapel in 1946.
Oakham School
Dedication of the War Memorial Chapel
Part of Chapel
The order of service from the event including hymns and readings.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A prospectus' for the school including staff list, trustees, the history of the school, information on the timetable, uniform, holidays, chapel, boarding, curriculum, Libraries, games, admission, scholarships, day boys and pocket money. Includes some photographs of the school; with a list of corrections inserted and an admissions form. Items A to C
Oakham School
Part of Chapel
This sub-series contains books used by pupils during services in chapel or books published by staff or Old Oakhamians and given to the school. A large part of this sub-series contains hymns books compiled by Rev T.C.H. Clare ('29).
The Church Of England
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