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A letter from the Headmaster Tony Little to Nigel Richardson, Headmaster of the Perse School, regarding the Golden Jubilee and sending photographs of the Queen's visit in 1984.

A bound copy of several Old Oakhamian Magazines from 1985 to 1990.

This file focusses on newsletters, reviewing the terms' events and achievements.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from Spring 1984 to Summer 1987.

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.

A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new School theatre on 16 November 1984.

The Oakhamian Magazine, recording the Quatercentenary events throughout the year 1984. Contents: 1984 - A Personal View; A Backward Glance; Main Events; Summer Term Festivities; The Royal Visit; Other Opening Ceremonies.

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre since its refurbishment and opening in 1984.

A letter from Robert Fellowes, in service to the Queen at Buckingham Palace, to Richard Bull thanking the Headmaster, the school staff and pupils on behalf of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh for the visit and the celebrations of the Quatercentenary, and thanking John Barber for a copy of his book "The Story of Oakham School".

This series focusses on the headmastership of Oliver Richard Sylvester Bull (1977-1984) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1970s and 1980s, its staff and pupils. One of the files relates to Michael Stevens as Acting Headmaster for two terms in 1985.