Object of the month November 2024
An engraving of Rycote Mansion and Park in the 16th century by Johannes Kip and Leonard Knyff.
Category: Object of the Month – Old
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Object of the month – October 2024
An ebony and brass mortise gauge used by a builder in Thame in the 19th century
Object of the month – September 2024
A silver hammered shilling from the reign of Edward VI, discovered in Towersey 2007
Object of the month – August 2024
An early tourist souvenir? A pilgrim’s lead ampulla (13th-16th century )that held holy water believed to protect pilgrims on their journey back home from a pilgrimage
Object of the month – July 2024
The James Figg Cup A silver plated, two handled cup with lid presented at Thame and District Boxing Club and named The James Figg Cup. The cup was originally purchased and presented to the best boxer on the night of the club’s shows in Thame. The first winner was Paul Tillen in 1982. The cup […]
Object of the month – June 2024
A beautiful model of a traditional fairground ride. Lovingly restored by members of Thame Shed. Now on display in the main gallery
Object of the month – May 2024
A Victorian coach-built baby carriage from the late 1800s
Object of the month – April 2024
A lace bolster pillow from the early 1900s
Object of the Month – March 2024
The Four Horseshoes Music Hall Teenage Record Club, Thame 1960
Were you a member?
Object of the month – February 2024
Considered by many to be the most important camera ever made because it was cheap enough to be very affordable
