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- 16/11/1984
Parte de 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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Parte de 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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The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (since 1984)
Parte de Buildings and Estates
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.
L.R. Shipsides
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A collection of photographs of the Old Gymnasium and the Wharton Pavilion from the late 1970s.
L.R. Shipsides
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A collection of documents relating to the Wharton pavilion, built on the site of the Old Gymnasium, adjacent to Wharflands. The opening ceremony took place on 4 July 1983 by O.O. Ron Jacobs ('45), President of the R.F.U. In July 2014, the Wharton Pavilion, known as Stumps, was taken down.
L.R. Shipsides
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A photograph of Lord Forte at the opening ceremony of the Barraclough Dining Hall on 28 September 1987.
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Parte de Buildings and Estates
A photograph in colour of Lord Forte speaking at the official opening of the new dining hall on 28 September 1987.
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Parte de Buildings and Estates
A black and white photograph of Lord Forte speaking at the official opening of the new dining hall on 28 September 1987.
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Parte de Buildings and Estates
A photograph in black and white of Lord Forte in the service area of the new Barraclough Hall, holding a tray of food.
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A negative of the Barraclough Dining Hall
Parte de Buildings and Estates
A negative of 4 photographs of the opening of the Barraclough Dining Hall on 28 September 1987, including Lord Forte making a speech and unveiling the commemorative plaque.
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Parte de Buildings and Estates
This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Dining Hall since its construction in 1987.
Roger Blackmore