Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood (1846-1875) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the mid-19th century.
Oakham School
W. L. Sargant and The Book of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
Various editions of "The Book of Oakham School", written by Walter Lee Sargant.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Transcript of Letters to the Trustees from Edward Thring and William Wood
Part of Headmasters
A photocopy of transcript of letter to Trustees from Edward Thring (Uppingham) and William Wood (Oakham) regarding the state and future of the school. Found in P.Wilkinson, Coventry College of Education 1976.
William Spicer Wood
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
The Statutes and Ordinances of Me Robert Johnson, Clertk
Part of History of the School
A modern copy of the statutes and ordinances of Robert Johnson that helped to found the school.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Part of History of the School
A copy of 'The Schoole at Okeham' by Joe Donnelly, concerning the earliest history of the school and the land it sits on.
Joe Donnelly
The History of Oakham and Uppingham Schools
Part of History of the School
A self published booklet on the history of the school as part of a special study by a student.
P. Wilkinson
Part of History of the School
A book on the school history written by he Headmaster W.L. Sargant
Part of History of the School
The Book of Oakham School, title and badge in red, fair condition, spine fragile and damaged on 1 duplicate at the bottom. Preface by Walter Lee Sargant, history of the school including the founder, earlier history and a list of governors; with drawings of buildings. With 2 duplicates
Part of Chapel
This sub-series focuses on Joint services of Thanksgiving celebrating the foundation of Oakham and Uppingham schools by Archdeacon Robert Johnson.
Oakham School