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The Computer block

A collection of photographs of the Computer Block since its construction in 1982. The building was built as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan and was officially opened on 11 July 1984 by Lord Kings Norton.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

A photograph of the luncheon

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  • 04/07/1983
  • Part of Buildings and Estates

A photograph of the luncheon at the opening of the new Wharton pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: V353/16.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

A photograph of Ron Jacobs at the opening ceremony

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  • 04/07/1983
  • Part of Buildings and Estates

A photograph of O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45) speaking at the opening of the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: V353/3.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

Photographs of the opening ceremony

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  • Part of Buildings and Estates

Three photographs (A to C) of the guests at the opening of the new Wharton Pavilion on 4 July 1983. The photographs were taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the numbers of print are written on the back: V353/7; V353/8; V353/9, respectively.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

A photograph of inside of the QET

A photograph of the new seating rows, from the stage, inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: X91/2.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

A photograph of the opening

A photograph of the Headmaster Richard Bull speaking at the opening of the Computer block on 11 July 1984. Also present were Lord Kings Norton and John Oldfield. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: W262/2.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

Photographs of the unveiling of the plaque

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.

Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls

The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (since 1984)

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.

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Photographs of the opening

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

Photographs

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre since its refurbishment and opening in 1984.

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