Bicentenary of arrival of John Doncaster
Parte de History of the School
A booklet entitled 'Bicentenary of arrival of John Doncaster' written by Peter Lawson. Talks about the history of the school during the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster as well as featuring extracts from pupils and archives.
Peter Lawson
Parte de History of the School
A chronology of the school compiled around 2010 but continues up until 2016.
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Parte de History of the School
A copy of the Statues and Ordinances including a list of the governors (trustees) at the beginning. Text of the book unstuck from spine but still sewed together. Manuscript writing at the back.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber
Parte de History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.
Frederick H.G. Percy
Parte de History of the School
A collection of letters received after publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School including one from Robert Fellowes in service to the Queen.
Sir Kenneth Lewis
The Statutes and Ordinances of Me Robert Johnson, Clertk
Parte de History of the School
A modern copy of the statutes and ordinances of Robert Johnson that helped to found the school.
Archdeacon Robert Johnson
Parte de History of the School
The Book of Oakham School, title and badge in red, fair condition, spine fragile and damaged on 1 duplicate at the bottom. Preface by Walter Lee Sargant, history of the school including the founder, earlier history and a list of governors; with drawings of buildings. With 2 duplicates
Brass to the Founder in North Luffenham Church
Parte de History of the School
A transcript of the brass to the Founder in North Luffenham Church, used as Appendix E in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II
Parte de History of the School
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Oakham School on 12 May 1967, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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Parte de History of the School
A photograph of a painting of the Right Reverend James Atlay, Bishop of Hereford (1868-1894), used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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