A photograph of the opening of the Shakespeare Centre
Part of History of the School
A photograph of the opening of the Shakespeare Centre on 25 October 1969, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Stamford Mercury
A photograph of the Johnson Coat of Arms
Part of History of the School
A photograph of the coat of arms of the Johnson family, carved above the door of School House, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
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.
The Daily Telegraph
Part of History of the School
A letter from John Barber asking for permission to use a photograph of Rev Edward Vere Hodge in his upcoming publication.
John Lewis Barber
Correspondence with the Hereford Cathedral
Part of History of the School
A group of items from the Hereford Cathedral Library. A receipt for the the sum of £4 40p from John Barber to the Cathedral dated from 9 October 1981. A receipt for the sum of £10 from John Barber for donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A card from Penelope E. Morgan, Honorary Librarian at Hereford Cathedral Library, to John Barber regarding photographs of Bishop Atlay, dated from 24/09/1981. A letter from Norman Rathbone, Dean of Hereford Cathedral, to John Barber dated from 21 September 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber thanking him for his donation to the Endowment Fund dated from 9 October 1981. A letter from Penelope E. Morgan to John Barber sending an article about James Atlay and two photographs, dated from 3 October 1981.
Penelope E. Morgan
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
Part of History of the School
A postcard from R. in Istanbul congratulating John Barber on his book.
R.
A card from Trevor to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A postcard from Trevor at Sycamore Press Ltd congratulating John Barber on his book.
Trevor
Part of History of the School
Two letters from Ron and Vivian to John and Betty Barber, regarding the purchase of "The Story of Oakham School".
Ron