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The sub-series contains indexes of names of those protesting against the discontinuation of the Latin Play, as well as correspondence on this subject. Some material has been taken from the A series. Where this is the case the previous reference number is given.

Index of names of those protesting against the abolition of the Latin Play in 1852. The volume also contains indexes of names for: Subscribers for Lusus Alteri Westmones (1867; List of subscribers to Marshall Testimontial Elizabethan Club Report (1877); Subscribers to Scott Testimonial (1885) and Names of Westminster Past and Present (1884)

Handwritten and printed Epilogues and Prologues which were composed to be spoken at performances of the Latin Plays. Prologues were often composed by the Headmaster and contained obituraries for school alumni. Epilogues were composed by the King's Scholars and performed in modern dress, offering a satire of contemporary world events. The sub-series is incomplete.

Volume containing lists of names and addresses of attendees to be sent tickets of the College Latin Play for the year 1867. School alumni are indicated by 'O.W.' and the performance for which tickets should be sent is given next to names. Also contains list of Ambassadors and members of the press who should receive tickets. There are some later annotations giving dates of death for some named attendees. Names are indexed alphabetically.

Cast lists for Latin plays performed 1772-1795.

Programme for performance of Rudens. Gives a synopsis of the plot of the play and of the prologue, and also contains obituary list of school alumni. A list of cast members is inside the programme.

Draft memorandum headed 'To the Governing Body of Westminster School', written by school alumni and parents of boys at the school concerning the dispute with Mr Rutherford about the continuation of the Latin Play.Taken from A Series 12/05/2015. Previous reference number is given above.

Issue of magazine Theatre Notebook, containing article by R. Southern: 'The Houses of the Westminster Play'. Annotated 'L.E. Tanner'.

Stage set for Latin Play showing the drop scenes executed by C.R. Cockerill. 'Drop Scene of the Westminster Play representing the theatre at Pompeii, designed by Charles Robert Cockerill R.A. (1788-1863) himself an Old Westminster; first used in 1857.'

Records and correspondence relating to research on the history of the Latin Play, and to the issue of its continuation. Includes articles and correspondence, and correspondence and records relating to protests made by parents and former pupils against the abolition of the tradition of the Latin Play.