Object of the month – June 2026
Earthenware inhaler, first displayed in 1861.
Category: Object of the Month – Old
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Object of the month – May 2026
The Next of Kin memorial plaque commonly known as a Dead Man’s Penny
Object of the month – April 2026
A Dutch wooden peg doll that was very popular in Victorian Britain
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
Object of the Month – February 2026
Second World War Clothing Ration Book
Object of the month – December 2025 – A navy uniform beret from the Girls Grammar School 1928
Worn by former pupil Joan Fonge in 1928
Object of the month – November 2025 – Military Cross medal and case from World War 1
The Military Cross awarded to Frank Mitchell of Thame for bravery, following the battle of Passschendaele
Object of the month – October 2025
An early 20th century doll with a painted face and cloth and composite body.
Object of the month – September 2025
War Saving Plaques commemorating efforts to raise funds for the war effort
Object of the month – August 2025
A Blue velvet cushion used to display the Holy Bible at Freemason Lodge meetings in Thame