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

A black and white photograph of boys walking by the south front of the Barraclough Hall, in the 1950s or 1960s.

A black and white photograph of boys walking out of the Barraclough Hall after a School Assembly, in the 1950s or 1960s.

A black and white photograph of the south front of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School.

A black and white photograph of the back garden of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157578.

A black and white photograph of the back garden of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157577.

A black and white photograph of the south front of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157576.

A black and white photograph of boys on campus, walking outside the Barraclough Hall and the sun dial, looking towards Ashwell Road, in the 1950s or 1960s. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 147847.

A photograph album recording the conversion of Deanscroft stables into the Barraclough Hall, from the construction of the new theatre to the opening on 20 June 1953.