Author: RobH

Ray and Phil Shewry

Ray and Phil Shewry moved to Thame in 1936. In the recordings they recount recollections their early lives in Thame.

Object of the month – February 2023

An embroidered cloth with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Regimental crest, made by Mr Cecil Aldridge whilst a prisoner during WWII.

Arthur Staggs

Arthur recounts his time spent working alongside the French Resistance, taking part in sabotage operations and being captured by the Germans.

Object of the Month – December 2022

December’s object of the month or rather objects of the month are programs and Rules book for the Thame United Football club.
Find out more about the local Thame football club.

Fred Telford

Fred moves to Thame from South Shields during the 1930s Depression to find work. Listen to Fred’s recollections of life during the Depression, his time in the Army during the War and his love of dancing.

Object of the Month – November 2022

November’s object of the month is a ticket machine used on buses from the Thame depot of the

Fred Tildesley

Fred came to Thame in 1966 when he took up the position of Police Sergeant. After retiring Fred became the secretary for the Thame Show. The recordings cover Fred’s time in the Police Force, working for Thame Show and his hobbies of calligraphy and jazz.

Object of the Month – October 2022

October’s object of the month is a Dutch blue and white glazed tile showing Jonah and the Whale.

Cecil Wiggs

In 1960 Cecil started work in Oxford and came to live in Thame. He became a magistrate in 1967. His recordings cover the Thame Courthouse, now the Museum, and some interesting cases heard at the Magistrates’ Court.

Object of the Month – September 2022

September’s object of the month are the Rycote Chapel Ceiling Stars.