The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle
Part of Headmasters
A transcript written by John Barber in 1992 of F.C. Doherty's pamphlet published in 1932, titled 'The Story of Oakham Church, School and Castle', price sixpence. A copies are almost unattainable, Mr Barber wrote a copy to be kept permanently in the School Archives. Three pages A to C.
Francis Cecil Doherty
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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The Proclamation ceremony in Rutland's county town
Part of Activities and Societies
A newspaper cutting from The Grantham Journal in February 1952 with photographs of the Proclamation Ceremony of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II in Market Place, Oakham.
The Grantham Journal
Part of Anna Bentley
This file relates to the National Youth Orchestra, in particular their newsletters in 1993 and 1994, and their stay at Oakham School in August 1993.
National Youth Orchestra
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Part of Activities and Societies
This series relates to the history of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Oakham School since 1973. Most of the collection focusses on the 1000th Gold Award celebrations in 2000 and the visit of Prince Philip.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A copy of 'The Co-Education Story' written by John Buchanan discussing the introduction of girls in 1971. Item was printed for a family reunion to celebrate 30 years of Co-Education. Fifteen pages A to O.
John Buchanan
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 Headmasters
An article written by former Headmaster John Buchanan in 1980, detailing the configuration of the School and the Technology block. Two pages A and B.
John Buchanan
Speech Day and Prize distribution & Headmaster's retirement
Part of Headmasters
Newspaper cutting from The Grantham Journal, reporting on the 1929 Speech Day and W.L. Sargant's retirement. Includes a detailed list of Honours and Prizes.
The Grantham Journal
Part of History of the School
Special pre-publication offer leaflets, including the original booklet, a reminder and final offer, a note from the Bursar to Parents, a note from the OO Club to Old Oakhamians.
Sycamore Press Ltd