Reproductions of Rolls Copy of the Charter
Part of History of the School
A book compiling reproductions of rolls copy of the Charter of Oakham and Uppingham Schools and Hospitals from 1584 and attached is a letter dated from 19 November 1926 from Arthur Hawley to Walter Lee Sargant, sending the book to the school.
Arthur Hawley
Letter from Peter F. Wynter Bee to the School Bursar
Part of The World Wars
A letter from Peter F. Wynter Bee to the School Bursar, sending a copy of Basil Mogridge's letter to the school. Peter Wynter Bee found the letter in his grandmother's belongings. Basil had sent Joan a letter from the front during the First World War on 17 September 1915.
Peter F. Wynter Bee
A letter from Kate Saywood to Margaret Pepper
Part of Pastoral and Medical Care
A letter from Kate Saywood, for Jane Matthews, to Margaret Pepper, Senior Mistress of Kimbolton School, enclosing the Minutes and a copy of Rugby's drugs policy.
Kate Saywood
A letter from John Doncaster to James Atlay
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Dr John Doncaster, Headmaster, to James Atlay of St John's College, Cambridge, Trustee of Oakham School, regarding the resignation of Mr Wilson and the need to find a replacement.
Dr John Doncaster
A letter from John Doncaster to J.S. Padley
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Dr John Doncaster, Headmaster, to J.S. Padley regarding the arrival of his son at Oakham School, what he needs to bring, and potential travel arrangements.
Dr John Doncaster
A letter from John Doncaster to J.S. Padley
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Dr John Doncaster to J.S. Padley regarding his son James going to College, and a memorandum on his School bill in the 1840s.
Dr John Doncaster
A letter from General Sir Henry Ponsonby to James Hawthorn
Part of Headmasters
A letter (B) from General Sir Henry Ponsonby to James Hawthorn, acknowledging the receipt of the petition addressed to the Queen from the prefects of Oakham School on her 50th anniversary. And the original envelop (A), with seal and post stamps.
Privy Purse Office
A letter from Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens
Part of Headmasters
A letter from Mrs Banoo Buchanan to Mary Stevens thanking her for her support after the passing of John Buchanan and recollecting a recent visit to the Stevens'.
Banoo Ramsamy
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather
Part of Headmasters
A note from Michael Stevens to Malcolm Fairweather, Editor of The Oakhamian, regarding sending the obituary for John Buchanan.
Michael Stevens
A letter from Michael Stevens to Joe Spence
Part of Headmasters
A letter (A) from Michael Stevens to the Headmaster, Dr Joe Spence, regarding an obituary for John Buchanan. Enclosed is a hand-written obituary (B and C) for the School website.
Michael Stevens