- BES-BES/1-BES/1/12
- Sub-Series
- 1987 - 1988
Parte de Buildings and Estates
Roger Blackmore
Parte de Buildings and Estates
Roger Blackmore
Old School (Shakespeare Centre)
Parte de Buildings and Estates
This sub-series relates to the history of Old School, oldest building of Oakham School, in Cutts Close park. It is made of a collection of photographs and art work; of newspaper cuttings and letters, mostly relating to the debate concerning the refurbishment of the building and preserving the frescoes painted by Mary Sargant Florence.
Oakham School
A note from Graham Smallbone to Dermot Gilvary
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to Dermot Gilvary, Head of Drama, regarding some décor being nailed to the woodwork in the Shakespeare Centre and proper use of the building.
Graham Smallbone
A note from Nigel Webb to Graham Smallbone
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A note from Nigel Webb, Second Master, regarding Derek Grant being in charge of the Shakespeare Centre.
Nigel Webb
A letter from David Smith to Tom Reay
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A letter from David Smith to Tom Case, Bursar, regarding the changes in the Shakespeare Centre after its relinquishment by the English Department on completion of the Merton building in 1991.
Oakham School
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A note to the Headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding Michael Stevens suggesting asking John Barber about the frescoes.
Oakham School
A letter from Graham Smallbone to Henry Blagg
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to O.O. Henry Blagg regarding the press coverage of the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School and the plan for the restoration of the building.
Graham Smallbone
A letter from Graham Smallbone to David Smith and Ian Robson
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A letter from the Headmaster Graham Smallbone to David Smith and Ian Robson regarding the refurbishment of Old School and giving consideration to the needs for lighting and curtaining.
Graham Smallbone
Battle lines drawn over frescoes
Parte de Buildings 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 de Buildings and Estates
News paper cutting from the Leicester Mercury reporting on the debate concerning the frescoes in Old School.
Leicester Mercury