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
Stretching back to the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster, this collection comprehensively covers the correspondence, publications, photographs and other ephemera of the headmasters of Oakham School up to the present day. For many of the headmasters, correspondence and rolls calls are a significant theme in their series.
This collection also contains an excellent record of speeches and sermons given by G. Talbot Griffiths and John Buchanan.
The final series on reports covers the headmaster's, deputy headmaster's and registers writings on the state of the school, including topics such as building and estate development, admissions, the curriculum, examination results, and Old Oakhamians.
Oakham School
Part of Headmasters
A series of four articles entitled the 'New light on Oakham School' by W.L.Sargant which were printed in the newspaper. Items A to D
Walter Lee Sargant
Part of Headmasters
A prespectus from this year including trustees and teaching staff names, information on the school, fees, and scholarships availible.
Oakham School
Oakham School Honours Its War Heroes
Part of Chapel
A newspaper cutting from the Grantham Journal councering the dedication service.
The Grantham Journal
'Oakham through the centuries'
Part of History of the School
A copy of 'Oakham through the centuries' by W.L.Sargant with dedication 'Happy New Year to you W.L.S.' on the front cover. Discusses the history of the school land from prehistory until the nineteenth century.
Press Cuttings relating to the Publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School
Part of History of the School
A series of press cutting relating to the Publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School.
Leicester Mercury