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This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev William Spicer Wood (1846-1875) and contains items created by the headmaster himself as well as items relating to the life at School in the mid-19th century.

The 1753 edition of "The Statutes and Ordinances" of Robert Johnson, Archdeacon of Leicester, for and concerning the ordering, governing and maintaining of his Schools and Hospitals of Christ in Oakham and Uppingham in the county of Rutland, from 24 July 1625. Some hand-written pages, probably by Thomas Blore, are inserted between the typed pages.

A photocopy of 1753 edition of "The Statues and Ordinances" of Robert Johnson, Archdeacon of Leicester, for the ordering, governing and maintaining of his Schools and Hospitals of Christ in Oakham and Uppingham in the county of Rutland, from 24 July 1625. On the last page is an account for the yearly rental of the estates belonging to both Oakham and Uppingham Schools from 11th October 1792. Pages are numbered A to M.

The 1837 edition of "The Statutes and Ordinances" of Robert Johnson, Archdeacon of Leicester for and concerning the ordering, governing and maintaining of his Schools and Hospitals of Christ in Oakham and Uppingham in the county of Rutland, from 24 July 1625.

The 1912 edition of "The Statutes and Ordinances" of Robert Johnson, Archdeacon of Leicester, for and concerning the ordering, governing and maintaining of his Schools and hospitals of Christ in Oakham and Uppingham, in the county of Rutland, from 24 July 1625. On the last page, a list of the four editions of the Statutes written by John Barber.

A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.

A collection of documents related to the Foundation of Oakham and Uppingham Schools by Archdeacon Robert Johnson, including several editions of the Statutes and Ordinances.

A book compiling reproductions of rolls copy of the Charter of Oakham and Uppingham Schools and Hospitals from 1584 and attached is a letter dated from 19 November 1926 from Arthur Hawley to Walter Lee Sargant, sending the book to the school.

A photocopy of Carlisle's 'Endowed Grammar Schools, 1818, pages 323 & 333-339, relating to Oakham and Uppingham Schools. Eight pages A to H.

Order of service for a joint service of Thanksgiving for Oakham and Uppingham Schools on 17 October 1971. Two pages A and B.