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A collection of material which focuses on Old Oakhamians and their military careers. The bulk of the collection focuses on the two World Wars and research of the OOs who sadly fell.

The strongest part of this sub-fonds is the material relating to the First World War. It contains research on many Old Oakhamians and whole OO families who fought during the conflict such as the Humfreys and the Scotts. Much of the material is paper research but there are some original photographic material included.

WWS/2 focuses on the Second World War. Most of the collection looks at Oakham between 1939 and 1945 or the commemorations that have subsequently occurred.

A photograph of Charles Welch, P.E. teacher. Date is unknown.

A photograph of Charles Welch, P.E. teacher, in 1994-1995.

This sub-file contains various photographs of Charles Welch, P.E. teacher.

A photograph of Sue Healey, Biology teacher, in 1994-1995.

A photograph of Mary Grimley, P.E. teacher, in 1994-1995.

This file focusses on various documents relating to Sports at Oakham School.

This series focusses on documents relating to Brian Welford' career at Oakham School as Master-in-charge of Rugby in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contains documents relating to the history of rugby and Old Oakhamians, kept by Mr Welford in his personal files.

This file focusses on the Memorial Service for Brian Primmer, Director of Music (1950-1959), and includes letters from Old Oakhamians.

This collection covers the multitude of sports that pupils can do at Oakham School. Sports include cricket, rugby, hockey, athletics, netball and swimming as some of the richest in terms of items in the sub-series.

Most sub-series have a good photographic record of first teams, alongside comprehensive fixture and team lists. Some sub-series will contain correspondence, programmes and administrative documents.

There is an extensive collection of trophies and shields awarded to pupils and Old Oakhamians for their sporting achievements.