The 'Big Four' outside the Memorial Library
Part of Staff
A photograph of the 'Big Four' standing outside the War Memorial Library in 1966. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number is print is stamped on the back: 862848.
Photo-Reportage Ltd
Part of Buildings and Estates
A collection of photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946. Once a warehouse at the terminus of the Canal on Ashwell Road, later converted into stables, the Barraclough Hall was named in honour of Mrs Barraclough, benefactor to the school, and in memory of her late husband, Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883). At the west end was the stage and the theatre would seat about three hundred and fifty people. Other features included a traditional long hall, raked stage and Proscenium Arch. The opening ceremony took place on 20 June 1953.
Photo-Reportage Ltd
Part of Activities and Societies
This series focusses on the history of the 21 Club at Oakham School.
Oakham School
Part of Activities and Societies
This sub-series focusses on the celebrations for the 1000th Gold Award, and the visit of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on 28 November 2000.
Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.
N/D
Part of Houses
Information sheet regarding the timings and locations for Tennis practice in the Summer term 2023.
Peta Girdwood
Part of Headmasters
An article written by former Headmaster John Buchanan in 1980, detailing the configuration of the School and the Technology block. Two pages A and B.
John Buchanan
Part of Sports
This sub-series focusses on team photographs of cricket teams since 1860, first teams as well as second XI and junior teams.
Photoscene
Part of Staff
A staff register recording teaching staff from 1878 to 1986. Includes rules of the Board of Education; an index; details on teaching staff (name, date of birth, dates at Oakham School, previous posts, education, role at School, wages).
Oakham School