Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding two new publications telling the story of Oakham and Uppingham Schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of their foundation.
The Daily Telegraph
The schools' story will be told
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding two new publications telling the story of Oakham and Uppingham Schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of their foundation.
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Part of Headmasters
A book (A) by Bryan Matthews, 'The Book of Rutland', given to Nigel Straton as a formal present for the Nelson Firth prize, awarded at Speech Day 1980 by the Headmaster Richard Bull. Enclosed is a letter (B) from Richard Bull to Nigel Straton; and a letter (C) from R.M. Chillery to the School, who found the book in a charity shop.
Bryan Matthews
Part of History of the School
A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.
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Part of History of the School
Issue of the "Rutland Record. Number Three. 1982/1983" which includes an article by John Barber entitled 'Oakham School 140 years ago', p. 118 - 121.
The Rutland Record Society
Part of History of the School
A group of press cuttings published in various local newspaper advertising the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Leicester Mercury
Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Oliver Richard Sylvester Bull (1977-1984) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1970s and 1980s, its staff and pupils. One of the files relates to Michael Stevens as Acting Headmaster for two terms in 1985.
Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.
Frederick H.G. Percy
A letter from Bryan Matthews to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Bryan Matthews, Honorary Archivist of Uppingham School, to John Barber regarding the hard work and writing of a school history.
Bryan Matthews