Parte deChapel
This photographic series focuses on the history of the chapel since the laying of the foundation stone. It documents its building and opening, services held in the Chapel and objects used in everyday services.
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Parte deChapel
A blank post card showing the interior of the Chapel, made by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
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The laying of the Foundation Stone, 1924
Parte deChapel
A blank post card showing the Dr Theodore Woods, Bishop of Winchester, laying the foundation stone on Speech Day, in 1924. The post card was published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
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Dedication of the Chapel, 1925
Parte deChapel
A blank post card showing boys followed by staff procession in the School House quad in 1925, probably going to the dedication service of the Chapel. The post card was published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
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Dedication of the Chapel, 1925
Parte deChapel
A blank post card showing clergymen entering the School Chapel before the dedication service. The post card was published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
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Parte deChapel
This file focuses on the correspondence between Oakham School and organ builders, including Peter Collins Ltd, since 1990 and giving an insight as to the building and installation of the new organ in the School Chapel. Some letters were sent/ received between the Headmaster Graham Smallbone and the White and Lea families regarding an inscription in memory of David White and Henrietta Lea.
Graham Smallbone
C.C.F. rifle shooting practice
Parte deActivities and Societies
A photograph of three cadets practising rifle shooting. The photograph was taken by Melton Mowbray Times and the number of print is written on the back: 1580/42A.
Melton Mowbray Times Co. Ltd.
A photograph of cadets on Doncaster Close
Parte deActivities and Societies
A post card showing O.T.C. cadets marching on Doncaster Close in 1926.
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Parte deHouses
A photograph of the boys in Deanscroft in the academic year 1947-1948, with the Headmaster G. Talbot Griffith as Housemaster.
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