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This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.

A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.

Two photographs (A and B) of Richard Bull and Lord Kings Norton unveiling the commemorative plaque inside the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. Photograph B was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls and the number of print is written on the back: W262/3.

Three photographs (A to C) of Angela Crawford and Paul Kelly demonstrating their computer skills to Lord Kings Norton at the opening of the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: W262/6; W262/5; W262/4, respectively.

This file focusses on photographs of the Computer block throughout the years.

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

This series focusses on the headmastership of Oliver Richard Sylvester Bull (1977-1984) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1970s and 1980s, its staff and pupils. One of the files relates to Michael Stevens as Acting Headmaster for two terms in 1985.

A report exploring setting up an Old Oakhamian Secretariat to mark the Quatercentenary. Six pages A to F.

This collection charts the history and activities of the Old Oakhamian Club. It has excellent records of dinners and events thrown by the club such as reunions, international dinners and Oakham events. Most of the documents are administrative, but there are photographs and correspondence material too.

There are good records on the school's foundation and the club's golfing society. Most of the material has been produced by the Old Oakhamian club or the foundation. Thus, there is a good record of publications and marketing material relating to these events.

A bulletin of the 1984 Oakham School International Chess Tournament sponsored by the Jerwood Foundation. Contents: Foreword by David Jarrett; Full List of Competitors; Games; Final Scores; Progressive Scores.