John Barber and The Story of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A collection of documents related to John Barber's book, "The Story of Oakham School". The sub-series includes photographs, letters received by the author, press cuttings advertising the publication and the book.
John Lewis Barber
A photograph of Thomas Crapper
Part of History of the School
A photograph and a negative of Thomas Crapper, not used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
John Lewis Barber
A photograph of Father Louis Merton
Part of History of the School
A photograph of Father Louis Merton, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A photograph of Charles John Ellicott
Part of History of the School
A photograph of a painting of the Right Reverend Charles John Ellicott, Bishop of Gloucester (1863-1905), used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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A photograph of "The Big Four"
Part of History of the School
A photograph of "The Big Four", G.R. Liebert, K.R. Bowes, J. Moore and R.F. Duesbury, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Photo-Reportage Ltd
A photograph of The Duke of Gloucester
Part of History of the School
A photograph of The Duke of Gloucester opening the door of the newly built War Memorial Library in May 1955, used in John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
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The schools' story will be told
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding two new publications telling the story of Oakham and Uppingham Schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of their foundation.
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Victorian life at Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the daily life at Oakham School in the Victorian era and regarding the article "Oakham School 140 years ago" by John Barber published in the Rutland Record no. 3.
Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury
Notts links with Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from the Nottingham Evening Post regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber to celebrate the Quatercentenary of the school and the connections with Nottingham.
Nottingham Evening Post
A letter from F.D. Coulson to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from F.D. Coulson, Headmaster of St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, to John Barber granting him permission to copy the St Olave's seal in his upcoming publication.
F.D. Coulson