YvonneM, Author at Thame Museum

Thame in Time

HOT OFF THE PRESS!
A new book on Thame’s rich past written by local celebrity Bruce Alexander.

Object of the month December 2024

A framed print of the Fat Stock Market in Thame in December, by renowned engraver Clare Leighton, taken from her book The Farmer’s Year.

Discover Rycote Park and its Royal Connections

Discover the fascinating history of this once magnificent Tudor palace, visited by royalty through the ages.

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO VIEW . CLOSES SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER

From Domesday To This Day – a journey through the history of Rycote

Join Sarah Taylor as she takes us on an incredible journey through the history of Rycote Park
The video of the talk is still available until Saturday 21st December.

Object of the month November 2024

An engraving of Rycote Mansion and Park in the 16th century by Johannes Kip and Leonard Knyff.

Official Opening of the Johnny Smythe Exhibition

At a private launch reception on Friday 25th October, the exhibition was officially opened by Levi Roots, the Jamaican-British businessman and celebrity TV chef. David Dawson Deputy Mayor hosted the proceedings. Following Levi’s speech, Johnny’s son, Eddy gave a brief talk about his father followed by a short film of Johnny’s life. Specially invited guests […]