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This collection consists of the mainly the non-paper aspects of the archives collection. The collection is random in its make up but has a good material collection which highlights the changing nature of the school's uniform.

Items in this collection range in material type and stem from a variety of sources such as the Quatercentenary celebrations or items that were once used daily on the school grounds (such as building plaques or clock hands).

This collection focuses on major events that have occurred to the school and its pupils. This includes the Quatercentenary celebrations and the school's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Quatercentenary celebrations compromised of several events including the visit to the school by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Quatercentenary ball, and special productions to celebrate the recent opening of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

There is a detailed series on the school's Speech Day which includes a comprehensive list of programmes and award winners from the ceremony.

There is a excellent record of items showing how the school reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is general communication to parents and staff, information on the structure of face to face and distance learning teaching, and also an illuminating collection of photographs taken by Ms. Fernandez in 2021.

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".

A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Oakham School on 12 May 1967, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham 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.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Winter term 1951 (published in Spring term 1952). Contents: School News; O.P.R.S. Notes; C.C.F.; Shooting; Field Society; Scout Notes; Cub Notes; The T.A. and National Service; Mock Parliament; British Columbia; Oakham School Fifty Years Ago; Debating Society; Geographical Society; Film Review; Music Notes; Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure; Sparks from the Torch; Rugby Football; Hockey; Cross Country Running; O.O. News; Correspondence. Eight double-pages A to H.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Winter term 1952 (published in Spring term 1953). Contents: School News; Cricket Fixtures; John Story; Music Notes; Badminton; The Coronation; Scout Notes; Cub Notes; Geographical Society; Field Society; O.P.R.S.; Art Society; The Debating Society; The Barraclough Hall; Puppets; Film Review; Agamemnon; The Museum; Athletics Match; Fives; Football; Hockey; C.C.F.; Shooting; Cross-Country Running; The Sports; Boxing; O.O. News. Eight double-pages A to H.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring term 1967 (published in Summer term 1967). Contents: Editorial; School News; Avete; Occasion of State; Term's Eye View; K.R.B.; C.J.D.; Drama; Music; Technology; Around the Societies; Careers; Cambridge; Leeds; La Mode à Paris; Today and Sergeant Pepper; The Hungry Sixties; We Pay our Respects to; Poetry; Destination Poperinghe; Gold Award Expedition; The Combined Cadet Force; Games; Letters to the Editor; O.O. News; Valete.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Spring and Summer terms 1977. Contents: Editorial; A Tribute to J.D. Buchanan; School News; The Jubilee Appeal; Opinion; Correspondence; The Arts; Trips and Expeditions; Clubs and Societies; Sport; School Council.