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A signed copy of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. A book on the history of the school from its foundation in 1584, to celebrate the Quatercentenary. Preface written by Richard Bull, Headmaster. Some damage to cover.

A small red book containing staff list, school list and school calendar for the Spring term 1979; hand-written notations. Item belonged to John Barber.

The School House beating book (A) recording punishment received by the boys between 1955 and 1966, when the Headmaster ended this form of punishment; also recording the prefects for each term. Enclosed is a letter (B) from John Barber to Graham Smallbone regarding handing the book over to the Archives.

A copy of Wharflands Standing orders in May 1959, listing 15 house rules.

A memo by John Barber, Housemaster of Wharflands, about the Wharflands portraits. The portraits were given to Bertie Bowes by the two Miss Daniells.

An email from Jon Wills to all teaching staff regarding the history of Buggy Jerwood's oar and the 1908 London Olympics in which Jerwood competed. Rev F.H. Jerwood became the first Housemaster of Wharflands in 1920. There is also a list of five Old Oakhmian Olympians.

This file contains photographs and negatives of two groups of Housemasters of Wharflands and their wives. The first generation of Wharflands Housemasters was: Rev F.H. Jerwood (1920-1937), Bertie Bowes (1937-1959) and John Barber (1959-1974). The next generation of Wharflands Housemasters was: John Barber, Malcolm Hardy (1974-1987) and Val Harvey (1987-2001).

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1973-1974 under the Housemaster John Barber. The names are written on the back.

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1969-1970 under the Housemaster John Barber. The names are written on the back.

A photograph of the boys in Wharflands in the academic year 1970-1971 under the Housemaster John Barber. The names are written on the back.