The material in this collection is primarily made up of the research completed by the school historian, Brian Needham, but also contains books written by ex-school members of staff.

A collection of photographs and art work relating to the whole School Campus, in particular aerial photographs from 1937 of the School and the town, and a file of individual photographs of buildings around the campus. The oldest items in this sub-series date back to the 19th century.

Three letters from R.E.M. Thomas, School Marshal, to Cecil A. Hewett (A), Professor James Stephen Curl (B) and David Watt (C) regarding the architecture of College House and a comparison with Quaintree Hall in Braunston.

A building survey of College House by Nick Hill in August 1998, including an in-depth look at the fabric of the building, floor plans, sections and elevations and photographs. Six pages A to F.

Research on the Oakham/Melton Mowbray Canal from 1802 to 1840 undertaken by Jon Wills, including an aerial photograph of the campus and two photocopies from a book, pp.120-122. Four pages A to D.

A list of School buildings and their dates of construction and contractors compiled by R.E.M. Thomas, School Marshal, and other town buildings. Two pages A and B.