The Streets of Thame – the people behind the pavements

Discover the history behind some of the names featured on Thame’s Street Map.
Official War Artists of the First World War

Discover the artists specially recruited to be the Offical War Artists of WW1
Recycled Art Extravaganza

showcasing the artistic talent of some of Lord Williams’s students.
ENDS SUNDAY 15TH MARCH
Building Stories – A trip along Thame High Street

Five buildings through time continuing to tell the Story of Our Town
Object of the month – March 2026

Sales brochure for the Girls’ Grammar School 1949
Orignially known as Mansion House, it was the home of Sir Francis Knollys and his family from 1572-1700s
Tracks : A journey through Metro-Land

The development of suburbia
“Not marked on any map, Metro-land is as much a concept of the mind as a real place”
Broadcasting legend “Whispering Bob Harris” visited the Museum on Friday evening for a private tour with Dwina Gibb

Bob popularly known as “Whispering Bob” Harris, hosted the iconic BBC2 music programme “The Old Grey Whistle Test”, from 1972 to 1979, and was co-founder of the listings magazine Time Out. He has presented The Country Show on BBC Radio 2 since April 1999 and Sounds of the 70s on Sunday afternoons, since November 2024, […]
Object of the Month – February 2026

Second World War Clothing Ration Book
Finding inspiration, creativity and life as an artist

A beautifully illustrative talk about the life and career of a flamboyant artist
Now rescheduled for Thursday 7th May
A great start to the New Year

The Museum is delighted to receive a donation of £1500 from Thame Midsomer Tours.