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
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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
Object of the Month – December 2023
December’s object of the month is the Christmas Staff Magazine 1954 for City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd.
Object of the Month – November 2023
November’s object of the month is a clock made by Richard Stone in Thame during the 1770s.
Object of the Month – October 2023
October’s Object of the Month is a child’s Disney tea-set. Find out more about the tea set and Disney.