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

This file focusses on photographs of the Computer block throughout the years.

A photograph of the Headmaster Richard Bull speaking at the opening of the Computer block on 11 July 1984. Also present were Lord Kings Norton and John Oldfield. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: W262/2.

Two photographs (A and B) of Richard Bull and Lord Kings Norton unveiling the commemorative plaque inside the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. Photograph B was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls and the number of print is written on the back: W262/3.

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.

A photograph of Lord Kings Norton speaking at the opening of the Computer Block on 11 July 1984. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: W262/1.

A photograph of Lord Kings Norton and John Oldfield at the opening ceremony of the Computer Block on 11 July 1984.

A CD Containing photos of the opening of the Jerwood School of Design.

A collection of photographs and art work of the Barraclough Dining Hall. It was opened on 28 September 1987 by Lord Forte. It contained two dining halls on the ground floor and a staff dining hall, bar and common room above. It was named Barraclough Hall, in memory of Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883) and his widow, Mrs Barraclough, a great benefactor to the school.