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A collection of photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946. Once a warehouse at the terminus of the Canal on Ashwell Road, later converted into stables, the Barraclough Hall was named in honour of Mrs Barraclough, benefactor to the school, and in memory of her late husband, Norman Barraclough (OO, 1883). At the west end was the stage and the theatre would seat about three hundred and fifty people. Other features included a traditional long hall, raked stage and Proscenium Arch. The opening ceremony took place on 20 June 1953.

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Barraclough Hall since its construction in 1946.

A black and white photograph of boys on campus, walking outside the Barraclough Hall and the sun dial, looking towards Ashwell Road, in the 1950s or 1960s. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 147847.

A black and white photograph of the south front of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157576.

A black and white photograph of the back garden of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157577.

A black and white photograph of the back garden of the Barraclough Hall, before the construction of the Music School. The photograph was taken by Photo-Reportage Ltd and the number of print is stamped on the back: 157578.

This series is related to outreach events organised outside lesson timetable, promoting activities at school, supporting the local community and attending events with/for other schools. This series places Oakham School at the centre of the local community.

A booklet produced by Davis Langdon & Everest for Oakham School on a first estimate for the Oakham Innovation Centre. Contents: Comparison between options, Summary of Estimate, List of drawings and other information, Exclusions, Schedule of Areas, Design Reserve and Contract Contingency, Inflation an Programme, Detailed analysis of construction costs.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Graham Smallbone (1985-1996) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1980s and 1990s, its staff and pupils.

This file focusses on letters received/sent by the Headmaster Graham Smallbone during his headmastership (1985-1996).