A diary of Oakham School Exploratory Society
Part of Activities and Societies
A book recording events and trips of the Oakham School Exploration Society since its inception in Spring term 1978. A badge of the society is glued on the cover.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
A letter from Robert Gregory enclosing photographs of the C.C.F. Inspection by The Duke of Gloucester in May 2010.
Robert Gregory
Part of Buildings and Estates
A negative of a room in the Design block in 1978.
Brian Needham
Part of Buildings and Estates
A negative of a room in the Design block in 1978.
Brian Needham
Part of Buildings and Estates
A negative of the refurbished Old Hall in 1977, presented by Brian Needham.
Brian Needham
A negative of the Shakespeare Centre
Part of Buildings and Estates
A negative of the Shakespeare Centre in 1978.
Brian Needham
Part of Staff
A photograph of Brian Needham at his desk. Date is unknown.
Roger Blackmore
A programme of the Royal Visit
Part of Activities and Societies
A programme for the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Oakham School on 28 November 2000. Two double-pages A and B.
Oakham School
A collection which charts the various societies and activities available to pupils at Oakham School. Documents include photographic records and correspondence for different societies. Topics include chess, CCF/OTC, scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Oligoi , Exploratory Society, and trips and expeditions.
The multiple series contain administrative documents for the various societies and certain series, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and CCF/OTC have excellent photographic record of formal or informal events.
There is a particularly detailed series on Chess and the event of Gary Kasparov's visit to the school.
There is a good collection of shooting medals and trophies, kindly donated by Henry Blagg.
Oakham School
Part of Charity and Outreach
An email from Jan West to members of staff regarding the planning of the Rutland Water Walk, attached is a map of the area with the route and checkpoints manned by staff, and a list of staff supervising the event. Hand-written notes and amendments on all the sheets. Three pages A to C.
Jan West