Mary Sargant Florence and the Frescoes
Parte dePhotographic and Art Collection
A group of photographs of the interior of Old School, including some of the frescoes, and a letter regarding Mary Sargant Florence's life and work.
Oakham School
Letters reveal Wilde's golden love
Parte deBuildings and Estates
A newspaper cutting from The Independent reporting on letters revealing a previously unknown male love of Oscar Wilde, and on the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School. Hand-written note from Rod Smith to Graham Smallbone at the bottom of the article.
The Independent
Parte deBuildings and Estates
This file focusses on correspondence regarding the refurbishment of Old School in the late 1980s-early 1990s and the issue concerning the frescoes.
Oakham School
Battle lines drawn over frescoes
Parte deBuildings and Estates
Newspaper cutting from The Daily Telegraph reporting on the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the decision to install panelling instead of covering them.
The Daily Telegraph
Parte deBuildings and Estates
This file focusses on architects' reports regarding the refurbishment of Old School in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Bond & Read
A letter from Marion Hall to Nigel Webb
Parte deBuildings and Estates
A letter (A) from Marion Hall to Nigel Webb, Second Master, thanking him for a visit to the School and enclosing a short piece (B-D) on Mary Sargant Florence. Four pages.
Marion Hall
A letter from Margaret Kamester to Ms Hoare
Parte dePhotographic and Art Collection
A letter from Margaret Kamester to Ms Hoare, Headmaster's Secretary, regarding information about the Old School frescoes and enclosing an entry for Mary Florence-Sargant.
Margaret Kamester
A letter from Grahams Smallbone to The Lord Charteris of Amisfield
Parte deBuildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Lt Col the Lord Charteris of Amisfield regarding the history of Old School, and the restorations carried out by architects.
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Graham Smallbone to the Daily Telegraph
Parte deBuildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to the Editor of The Daily Telegraph regarding the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the restoration of the building.
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Graham Smallbone to Jim Fife
Parte deBuildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to O.O. James Fife regarding the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School.
Graham Smallbone