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Press Conference Timetable

A timetable for the press conference with Garry Kasparov during his visit to the school, including names and backgrounds of pupils who are playing against Garry and a history of chess at the school.

Oakham School

The Man Who Would Be King

A book of press cuttings from Garry Kasparov's visit to the school called 'The man who would be king' and three photos, colour photos of Garry with school pupils.

Oakham School

Activities and Societies

  • ACS
  • Subfonds
  • 1905 - 2024

A collection which charts the various societies and activities available to pupils at Oakham School. Documents include photographic records and correspondence for different societies. Topics include chess, CCF/OTC, scouts, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Oligoi , Exploratory Society, and trips and expeditions.

The multiple series contain administrative documents for the various societies and certain series, such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and CCF/OTC have excellent photographic record of formal or informal events.

There is a particularly detailed series on Chess and the event of Gary Kasparov's visit to the school.

There is a good collection of shooting medals and trophies, kindly donated by Henry Blagg.

Oakham School

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