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

A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

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.

A photograph album recording the conversion of Deanscroft stables into the Barraclough Hall, from the construction of the new theatre to the opening on 20 June 1953.

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 boys walking out of the Barraclough Hall after a School Assembly, in the 1950s or 1960s.

A photograph of the new seating rows, from the stage, inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: X91/2.

A photograph of a girl and a boy walking out of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in 1984.

A collection of photographs of the QET since the transformation of the Barraclough Hall as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan. The architect, W.O. Wilson, had designed a modern auditorium, with raked seating and a large stage below the audience, a gallery and a foyer facing the Music School lawn and purpose-built rooms for changing, costumes, scenery making and storage. It was equipped with a computerized lighting system and sophisticated sound equipment. The new Oakham Theatre was officially opened on 16 November 1984 by Queen Elizabeth II.

A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II unveiling the commemorative plaque in the new School theatre on 16 November 1984.