Part of Buildings and Estates
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.
Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (since 1984)
Part of Buildings and Estates
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.
L.R. Shipsides
Part of Buildings and Estates
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new School theatre on 16 November 1984.
N/D
Part of Photographic and Art Collection
Framed school photograph of 1984. And a duplicate, frame taken off as glass was broken.
Gillman and Soame
The Oakhamian, Quatercentenary, Souvenir Supplement, 1584-1984
Part of Oakhamian Magazines
Magazine celebrating the School Quatercetenary, stappled; photographs of the Royal Visit on the cover; 44 pages; contents: 1984 - A Personal View, A Backward Glance, Main Events, Summer Term Festivities, The Royal Visit, other Opening Ceremonies
Oakham School
International Junior Chess Tournament, 1984
Part of Activities and Societies
A photograph of guests and participants at the 1984 International Junior Chess tournament organised as part of the Quatercentenary celebrations.
Oakham School
Oakham event is the best in the world
Part of Activities and Societies
Newspaper cutting reporting on the 1984 Oakham School International Chess Tournament.
Melton Journal
Book tells of school's long history
Part of History of the School
A press cuttings from the Rutland and South Lincolnshire Classified regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber to celebrate the Quatercentenary of the school.
Rutland and South Lincolnshire Classified