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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 sub-series is related to services held in the School Chapel since the laying of the Foundation stone in 1924.

A blank post card showing the south front of the Chapel, published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.

A blank post card showing the boys and staff gathered around the foundation stone on Speech Day in 1924, published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.

A blank post card showing the Dr Theodore Woods, Bishop of Winchester, laying the foundation stone on Speech Day, in 1924. The post card was published by Heawood & Son, Melton Mowbray and Oakham.

This sub-series focuses on photographs of various objects used during chapel services.

A return slip with confirmation candidate's name, parish priest' name, address of the church and details of the preparation to confirmation undergone by the candidate. Filled in by Rev Charles Vent[?] for the candidate Victoria Parkinson.

A photograph of the south front of the Chapel soon after its completion. In the background, scaffolds and builders are visible outside the Sanatorium (College House). The photograph is kept in a protective paper jacket.

This series focuses on the history of the organs in the School Chapel, from the first one installed in 1930 to the current instruments built in 1993.

This file focuses on the correspondence between Oakham School and organ builders, including Peter Collins Ltd, since 1990 and giving an insight as to the building and installation of the new organ in the School Chapel. Some letters were sent/ received between the Headmaster Graham Smallbone and the White and Lea families regarding an inscription in memory of David White and Henrietta Lea.