The bi-centenary of the arrival of Dr John Doncaster in Oakham - 1808
Part of History of the School
A booklet entitled 'Bicentenary of arrival of John Doncaster' written by Peter Lawson, about the history of the school during the headmastership of Dr Doncaster and containing a school register and a description of public execution in Oakham.
Peter Lawson
Who better to record history of Oakham School?
Part of History of the School
A press cutting from The Journal regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber.
The Journal
Part of History of the School
A press cutting regarding the publication of "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber. Attached is a note from Steven at Sycamore Press Ltd addressed to John Barber.
The Daily Telegraph
A letter from Frederick H.G. Percy to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from Frederick H.G Percy to John Barber regarding school histories, including Bryan Matthews's book on Uppingham School, historical sources and Whitgift School's files.
Frederick H.G. Percy
Part of History of the School
A collection of letters received after the publication of J.L. Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Sir Kenneth Lewis
A letter from D.R. Witney to John Barber
Part of History of the School
A letter from D.R. Witney, Headmaster of King Edward VI School, to John Barber enclosing a copy of the inscription in the Church about Thomas Orme and an extract from "A History of Rutland". Items are numbered A to C.
D.R Witney
Part of History of the School
A group of press cuttings published in various local newspaper advertising the publication of John Barber's "The Story of Oakham School".
Leicester Mercury
Part of History of the School
A print out of a press cutting regarding school histories, including "The Story of Oakham School" by John Barber and "Operation Oakham" by John Buchanan.
N/D
Part of History of the School
This file focuses on correspondence asking/ giving John Barber permission to use certain material in his book.
John Lewis Barber