A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1969, discussing the the Independence, the Second Development Campaign, and the destruction of the cricket pavilion. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Five pages A to E.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1971, discussing the Independence and Co-Education, the curriculum, examinations and university entries, the Second Development Campaign, and the retirement of Dr Gordon Purdy. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Nine pages A to I.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1972, paying tribute to Mr Eric Weiss who opened the new Sports Hall, discussing the Co-Education, sporting achievements and staff news. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Twelve pages A to L.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1973, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, Mrs Yates, discussing the increase in numbers, the Upper School, staff news, and the building programme. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1974, paying tribute to the Guest of Honour, the Provost of Derby, discussing the increase in numbers and co-education, the building programme, and the retirement of Jack and Betty Barber. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Six pages A to F.

A speech given by Headmaster John Buchanan on Speech Day 1976, discussing visitors to the School, the Development Plan, Exam results, the Direct Grant and Independence. The speech is typed, with hand-written notations. Seven pages A to G.

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.

Half a drum skin signed by the Drums of the J.T.C. on Speech Day 1945.

Half a drum skin signed by the Drums of the J.T.C. on Speech Day 1945.

Mr Merrick W. Taylor's C.V.