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This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Dining Hall since its construction in 1987.

A collection of photographs relating to the Wilson Playing Fields and Pavilion, since its opening in 2005.

This file focusses on photographs of the Schanschieffs site, including a scrapbook of the refurbishment and opening.

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

This sub-file contains post cards related to the building and dedication of the War Memorial Chapel. Three post cards show the service of the laying of the foundation stone on Speech Day 1924. Four post cards show the dedication service on 29 October 1925. All post cards were published by Heawood & Son.

This file relates to the opening and renaming of new dorms in School House and shows families and friends of Old Oakhamians cutting the ribbons and the following celebration in the small Barraclough and in Stumps.

Three photographs of the opening ceremony of Stevens house, a new boarding house for girls, after the conversion of Deanscroft.

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.

A collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.

This file focusses on various items relating to the history of Oakham School, its pupils and Old Boys, under the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood.