Book tells of school's long history
Part of History of the School
A press cuttings from the Rutland and South Lincolnshire Classified regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber to celebrate the Quatercentenary of the school.
Rutland and South Lincolnshire Classified
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from the Leicester Mercury regarding the daily life at Oakham School in the early 19th century and the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
Leicester Mercury
Part of History of the School
Special pre-publication offer leaflets, including the original booklet, a reminder and final offer, a note from the Bursar to Parents, a note from the OO Club to Old Oakhamians.
Sycamore Press Ltd
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on official reports published on the life at Oakham School in the 1860s.
Schools Inquiry Commission
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on publications, histories and articles, written by Walter Lee Sargant during his headmastership and his retirement. The items relate to the history of Oakham School and Oakham town.
Walter Lee Sargant
A Short Account of Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
An account of Oakham School with illustrations written by the Headmaster, Walter Lee Sargant in the early 20th century. Contents: Preface; Foundation and Old School; Curriculum and Examinations; Boarders and Houses; Notes on School Life; The Junior House.
Walter Lee Sargant
Part of Headmasters
An update to an earlier publication on the history of Oakham School, titled 'Thirty Years' Work' by W.L. Sargant in Easter 1908. It was printed for private circulation only. Three pages A to C.
Walter Lee Sargant
Part of Headmasters
A prospectus promoting studying at Oakham School in 1902. Contents: Trustees & Staff; Subjects; Upper School & Lower School; Examinations; Boarding Houses; Library, Games & Extras; Terms; Holidays; Infectious Disease; Scholarships, Exhibitions & Prizes. Three double-pages A to C.
Oakham School
Speech Day and Prize distribution & Headmaster's retirement
Part of Headmasters
Newspaper cutting from The Grantham Journal, reporting on the 1929 Speech Day and W.L. Sargant's retirement. Includes a detailed list of Honours and Prizes.
The Grantham Journal
Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of Francis Cecil Doherty (1929-1935) and contains items relating to the life at School in the early 20th century, its staff and pupils.
Francis Cecil Doherty