Oakham School Archives

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File
1984

This file focusses on newsletters, reviewing the terms' events and achievements.

Richard Bull

The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (since 1984)

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File
1984

A collection of photographs of the QET since the transformation of the Barraclough Hall as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan. The architect, W.O. Wilson, had designed a modern auditorium, with raked seating and a large stage below the audience, a gallery and a foyer facing the Music School lawn and purpose-built rooms for changing, costumes, scenery making and storage. It was equipped with a computerized lighting system and sophisticated sound equipment. The new Oakham Theatre was officially opened on 16 November 1984 by Queen Elizabeth II.

L.R. Shipsides

A photograph of the opening

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Item
16/11/1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new School theatre on 16 November 1984.

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The Oakhamian, Quatercentenary, Souvenir Supplement, 1584-1984

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Item
1984

Part of Oakhamian Magazines

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Quatercentenary events throughout the year 1984. Contents: 1984 - A Personal View; A Backward Glance; Main Events; Summer Term Festivities; The Royal Visit; Other Opening Ceremonies.

Oakham School

School Theatres

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Sub-Series
1946 - 1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

Photo-Reportage Ltd

Photographs

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Sub-File
1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre since its refurbishment and opening in 1984.

L.R. Shipsides

John Barber and The Story of Oakham School

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Sub-Series
1955 - 1984

Part of History of the School

A collection of documents related to John Barber's book, "The Story of Oakham School". The sub-series includes photographs, letters received by the author, press cuttings advertising the publication and the book.

John Lewis Barber

A letter from Robert Fellowes to Richard Bull

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Item
19/11/1984

Part of History of the School

A letter from Robert Fellowes, in service to the Queen at Buckingham Palace, to Richard Bull thanking the Headmaster, the school staff and pupils on behalf of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for the visit and the celebrations of the Quatercentenary, and thanking John Barber for a copy of his book "The Story of Oakham School".

Robert Fellowes

Oakham School Magazine - 1984-1987