Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Dr John Doncaster (1808-1846) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the early 19th century and Old Oakhamians, in particular James and Augustus Padley.
Oakham School
Carlisle's Endowed Grammar Schools
Part of Headmasters
A photocopy of Carlisle's 'Endowed Grammar Schools, 1818, pages 323 & 333-339, relating to Oakham and Uppingham Schools. Eight pages A to H.
Nicholas Carlisle
Part of Headmasters
A note from George Finch, enclosing letters HEA/1/4/1/2.
George Henry Finch
Part of Headmasters
A photocopy of an article from The Daily Courier of Liverpool reporting a case of Libel in 1863 opposing O.O. Padley and Cooper; Oakham School is mentioned a few times.
The Daily Courier
Part of Headmasters
Two photographs (original A and copy B) of Oakham School boys and staff under Acting Headmaster Rev H.W. Fitch at Christmas 1878.
N/D
Part of Headmasters
A photograph of a group on Doncaster Close, by a tree. The group is made of mostly women and young girls.
A.L. Knighten
Part of Headmasters
A photograph of the whole School in the late 19th century under Headmaster Edward Vere Hodge.
John Burton & Sons, Photographers and Artists
Part of Headmasters
This focusses on research done on Rev Edward Vere Hodge's headmastership, in particular teaching and support staff working then, and life at Oakham School in the late 19th century.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A copy of the 1881 British Census for Oakham School, including names, ages, birthplaces, family and current addresses. Eight pages A to H.
British Government