Oakham School Archives

The new Music School, 2010

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2010 - 2013

This file contains items relating to the construction of the new Music School in 2010, such as architects drawings and plans and proposals.

Franklin Ellis Architects

Naming rights

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Item
c.2010

Part of Buildings and Estates

Two tables of support, with expected donations. Two pages A and B.

Oakham School

School Theatres

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Sub-Series
1946 - 1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

Photo-Reportage Ltd

The Barraclough Hall

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1946 - 1960

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

Science buildings

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Sub-Series
1951 - 2004

Part of Buildings and Estates

A collection of documents relating to the various Science buildings and laboratories on campus throughout the years. It includes the Sargant Laboratories and further refurbishments, the Biology block and the Mehra Faculty of Science. The bulk of the sub-series is made of architectural plans and designs.

Oakham School

College House - Formerly the Priests' House

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Item
02/1998

Part of Buildings and Estates

A detailed description of the walls, roof, windows and floors of College House and mention of any damage to the structure, by R.E.M. Thomas, School Marshal, in February 1998. Three pages A to C.

R.E.M. Thomas

Three letters from R.E.M. Thomas

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25/02/1998

Part of Buildings and Estates

Three letters from R.E.M. Thomas, School Marshal, to Cecil A. Hewett (A), Professor James Stephen Curl (B) and David Watt (C) regarding the architecture of College House and a comparison with Quaintree Hall in Braunston.

R.E.M. Thomas

Photographs