Oakham School Archives

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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A photograph of the opening

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16/11/1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new School theatre on 16 November 1984.

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Photographs of the opening

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11/07/1984

Part of Buildings and Estates

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

Letters regarding the sales of "The Story of Oakham School"

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08/03/1984

Part of History of the School

Two letters, from Trevor Case and Roger Blackmore to John Barber regarding the sums produced by the sales of signed copies of "The Story of Oakham School" to the Quatercentenary Appeal.

Trevor Case

A letter from Ian Reid to John Barber