Part of Headmasters
This series focusses on the headmastership of John David Buchanan (1958-1977) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1960s and 1970s, its staff and pupils. The bulk of the series consists of books, publications, letters, speeches and sermons written by Mr Buchanan himself.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
This file focusses on various speeches given by John Buchanan during his headmastership and later. It is an almost complete collection of his sermons given at Oakham School since 1958.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A sermon by J. D. Buchanan talking about society and how the theory of Patrist and Matrist society affects Britain at that time.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech considering Drake's prayer which is contained within the blue book. Focuses on endeavour and what features make it successful.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech given to the Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies, talking about helping others and how that can lead to happiness. Talks about the values of the scouting movement and what is expected from them.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech for the 1959 speech day talking about setting goals and how complancancy can easily develop if one thinks that because they have won an award, they no longer need to try.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech to the leavers. Discusses what school is about, finding skills that complement yourself and pursing them.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
The gospel of the unmerciful servant. The lesson is focused on forgiveness. Items a to H
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech on Wisdom. Items A to I
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A speech at the beginning of the term talking about working together and Buchanan analyses the phrase 'live peacably with all men'.
John Buchanan