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A collection of documents, mostly photographs, relating to the Schanschieffs site.
In 1994, the School purchased the Catmose Vale site, behind Rushebrookes house. The original buildings were built in 1836-1837 by William J. Donthorn. They used to be the town’s workhouse, which later became the Catmose Vale Hospital. On the site was built a car park, two Day boys’ houses and the original buildings were converted into two Day girls’ houses. The four houses were officially opened on 17 September 1997 and were named after Rutland villages: Gunthorpe and Hambleton (Day girls), and Barrow and Clipsham (Day boys). The site was named after O.O. Simon Schanschieff ('57), Chairman of the Trustees.

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.

This file relates to the opening and renaming of new dorms in School House and shows families and friends of Old Oakhamians cutting the ribbons and the following celebration in the small Barraclough and in Stumps.

This sub-series focuses on the rededication of the War Memorial Chapel in 2007. The refurbishment of the Chapel was largely due to the generosity of O.O. Brian A.F. Smith ('54). The service coincided with the opening of Littles house, an extension of Roun House, the Seventh Form girls' house.

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.

A group of original photographs and print-outs used as illustrations in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".

Two photographs (A and B) of Richard Bull and Lord Kings Norton unveiling the commemorative plaque inside the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. Photograph B was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls and the number of print is written on the back: W262/3.

Two photographs (A and B) of Lynn Wilson and his family unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new Wilson pavilion. Also present were Headmaster Joe Spence and Tom White.

Two photographs (A and B) of the Headmaster Joe Spence and O.O. Lynn Wilson standing in front of the plaque.

Two photographs (A and B) of the Headmaster Joe Spence giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the Wilson pavilion. Also present was O.O. Lynn Wilson.