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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.

A plaque celebrating the opening of the Stumps at the Wharton Pavilion by Allan Lamb.

This sub-file contains photographs of the opening ceremony of the Wilson Playing Fields on 16 April 2005.

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 collection of documents relating to the Wilson Fields and cricket pavilion, including photographs of the opening. In 2005, the Springfield Playing Fields on Ashwell Road were renamed the Wilson Fields, to honour O.O. Lynn Wilson ('57). Lynn Wilson also funded the construction of a pavilion on the fields. The official opening ceremony took place on 16 May 2005.