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Series 12 - Special Celebrations and Events

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Date Range 1906 - 2000
Quantity 37 Files
ProvenanceWycombe High School
DescriptionThis series contains records relating to special “one-off” events and celebrations held at the school which are not part of the regular school calendar. These include the Millennium “Time Tunnel” event, the royal visit and centenary celebrations. Access
Arranged Arranged in chronological order
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    Inventory Listing

    12-1 ‘Forty Years On’ Song Sheet
    Word sheet for the school song, ‘Forty Years On’, with the accompanying sheet music. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/1
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-001 Box Number 56

    12-2 Address by Lady Verney
    Address given on occasion of the opening of the new buildings. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/2
    Date range 1906
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-002 Box Number 56

    12-3 Anniversary Celebrations Programme
    A programme for the school anniversary celebrations, with a list of proceedings and two printed hymns. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/3
    Date range 1922
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-003 Box Number 56

    12-4 Programme for opening of new buildings ceremony
    Programme of opening ceremony and following concert. Extent: 2 programmes

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/4
    Date range 1928
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-004 Box Number 56

    12-5 Statement regarding plans for the 50th anniversary
    Gives information to guild members and others on arrangements for the 50th anniversary service. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/5
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-005 Box Number 56

    12-6 Letters of invitation to the 50th anniversary service
    Letters to various local dignitaries, inviting them to attend the 50th anniversary service, and giving information about the event. Extent: 3 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/6
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-006 Box Number 56

    12-7 Letters to Dr. C. E. Raven regarding 50th anniversary service
    Various letters make arrangements for Dr. Raven to come to speak at the anniversary service. A final letter from the Headmistress expresses gratitude for the address at the service. Extent: 8 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/7
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-007 Box Number 56

    12-8 Programme of events for the School Jubilee
    Gives a list of events to be staged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school. These include open days, a reunion, a thanksgiving service and an opera. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/8
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-008 Box Number 56

    12-9 Jubilee Thanksgiving Service Programme
    An order of service with printed hymns and prayers. Extent: 1 programme

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/9
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-009 Box Number 56

    12-10 An Anniversary Christmas Card
    A school Christmas card with a design celebrating fifty years of the school. Extent: 1 card

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/10
    Date range 1951
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-010 Box Number 56

    12-11 Ticket for Official Opening of school
    AD’s ticket for official opening. Extent: 1 ticket

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/11
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-011 Box Number 56

    12-12 Programme of events of official opening of the school
    Official opening by HRH the Duchess of Kent. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/12
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-012 Box Number 56

    12-13 Order of ceremony of official opening of school
    Official opening of new buildings with dedication plus vote of thanks. Extent: 1 programme

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/13
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-013 Box Number 56

    12-14 Typed speech given on occasion of opening of new buildings
    AD’s speech to Duchess of Kent and all assembled. Extent: 4 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/14
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-014 Box Number 56

    12-15 Letter from Kensington Palace
    Letter received from Lady Gaskell after official opening of school by Duchess of Kent. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/15
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-015 Box Number 56

    12-16 Letter of thanks from Lady Gaskell
    Letter received from Lady Gaskell thanking AD for an album sent to the Duchess of Kent. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/16
    Date range 1956
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-016 Box Number 56

    12-17 Letter received from Lady Gaskell, Lady-in-Waiting to Duchess of Kent
    Letter of thanks after Duchess of Kent had received the album sent by AD. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/17
    Date range 1957
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-017 Box Number 56

    12-18 Concert Band Programme for Royal Visit
    A programme of music played by the Wycombe High School Concert Band during the royal visit. Extent: 1 programme

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/18
    Date range 1994
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-018 Box Number 56

    12-19 Royal Visit Programme
    A programme for the royal visit, with timings and activities planned. Extent: 2 programmes

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/19
    Date range 1994
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-019 Box Number 56

    12-20 Letter of Thanks to the Queen
    A letter of thanks written by the headmistress to the Queen. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/20
    Date range 1994
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-020 Box Number 56

    12-21 Time Tunnel Theme Plans
    A collection of theme plans for the time tunnel exhibition. Each plan gives background information about the theme, some tips, a list of related lessons to be delivered and the form and classroom to which the theme has been allocated. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/21
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-021 Box Number 56

    12-22 Millennium Time Tunnel Task List
    A comprehensive list of tasks to be completed for the creation of the time tunnel. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/22
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-022 Box Number 56

    12-23 Millennium Time Tunnel Week Timetable
    A timetable, showing how the week of the time tunnel exhibition will be organised day by day. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/23
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-023 Box Number 56

    12-24 Time Tunnel Subject Lesson Suggestions
    Letters to heads of departments with suggestions for lessons for the time tunnel led by each particular department. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/24
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-024 Box Number 56

    12-25 Time Tunnel Planning Team Invitation
    An invitation to join the Time Tunnel planning team. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/25
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-025 Box Number 56

    12-26 Staff Feedback
    Staff feedback regarding the implementation of the Millennium Time Tunnel. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/26
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-026 Box Number 56

    12-27 Time Tunnel Retrospective
    A piece written by a year twelve pupil on the Time Tunnel. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/27
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-027 Box Number 56

    12-28 Time Tunnel Disks
    Floppy disks with information about Time Tunnel. Extent: 3 disks

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/28
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-028 Box Number 56

    12-29 Time Tunnel Proposals
    A document outlining the plan for the time tunnel and how it would work practically. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/29
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-029 Box Number 56

    12-30 Time Tunnel Funding Application Form
    A completed application form for lottery funding for the Millennium Time Tunnel exhibition. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/30
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-030 Box Number 56

    12-31 Time Tunnel Letter to Staff
    A letter to staff explaining plans for the exhibition. Extent: 2 pages

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/31
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-031 Box Number 56

    12-32 Correspondence regarding the Millennium Time Tunnel
    Letters received by the school from visitors to the Millennium Time Tunnel. Extent: 1 bundle

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/32
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-032 Box Number 56

    12-33 Millennium Time Tunnel Programme
    A programme for the Millennium Time Tunnel event. Extent: 2 programmes

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/33
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-033 Box Number 56

    12-34 Millennium Time Tunnel Flyer
    A flyer for the Millennium Time Tunnel event. Extent: 1 page

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/34
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-034 Box Number 56

    12-35 Millennium Time Tunnel Report
    A cutting from the Bucks Free Press regarding the Millennium Time Tunnel. Extent: 1 cutting

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/35
    Date range 1999
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-035 Box Number 56

    12-36 Millennium Time Tunnel Review
    A cutting from the Bucks Free Press with a review of the Millennium Time Tunnel. Extent: 1 cutting

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/36
    Date range 2000
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-036 Box Number 56

    12-37 Centenary Celebration Flyer
    A flyer for the school’s centenary celebrations. Extent: 1 flyer

    Provenance Wycombe High School
    Control WHS - EXC 12/37
    Date range 2001
    Inventory ID WHS-EXC12-037 Box Number 56

    Published by the Wycombe High School on WHS, August 2009
    With support from The Heritage Lottery Fund
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