Part of Reference
A story of Oakham School by John Barber. A book on the history of the school from its foundation. Preface by O R S Bull (head). Some damage to cover. Barber has signed the title page.contains Robert Johnson's will, statues/ ordinances, Foundation grants, Headmaster, sport, Memorial Brass in North Luffenham Church.
John Lewis Barber
Part of History of the School
A full version of John Barber's Story of Oakham School.
John Lewis Barber
Part of History of the School
A series of correspondence to Mr Barberrelating to research into Thomas Orme for Barber's monograph. Includes some photocopied research sent ot Barber on Orme Also includes a portrait of Thomas Orme.
D.R. Witney
Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.
The Daily Telegraph
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 Peter North to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Peter North, Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, to John Barber regarding his book "The Story of Oakham School".
Peter North
A letter from K.R. Bowes to Tom Badgery
Part of History of the School
A letter from K.R. Bowes to T.W. Badgery regarding the purchase of Doncaster Close and the 1832 Reform Bill abolishing the Rotten Boroughs. The letter was enclosed with HIS/1/2/4/48.
Kenneth Richard Bowes
Part of History of the School
A letter addressed to John Barber referring to the last paragraph in his book "The Story of Oakham School" on pp.74-75 and regarding the purchase on Doncaster Close and the 1932 Reform Act.
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A letter from D.R. Witney to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from D.R. Witney, Headmaster of King Edward VI School, to John Barber enclosing a copy of the inscription in the Church about Thomas Orme and an extract from "A History of Rutland". Items are numbered A to C.
D.R. Witney