Each month an interesting object from Thame Museum’s collection is put in the spotlight.
Read on and enjoy!
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.
An engraving of Rycote Mansion and Park in the 16th century by Johannes Kip and Leonard Knyff.
An ebony and brass mortise gauge used by a builder in Thame in the 19th century
A silver hammered shilling from the reign of Edward VI, discovered in Towersey 2007
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
The James Figg Cup A silver plated, two handled cup with lid presented at Thame and District Boxing Club and
A beautiful model of a traditional fairground ride. Lovingly restored by members of Thame Shed. Now on display in the main gallery
A Victorian coach-built baby carriage from the late 1800s
The Four Horseshoes Music Hall Teenage Record Club, Thame 1960
Were you a member?
Considered by many to be the most important camera ever made because it was cheap enough to be very affordable
December’s object of the month is the Christmas Staff Magazine 1954 for City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd.
November’s object of the month is a clock made by Richard Stone in Thame during the 1770s.
October’s Object of the Month is a child’s Disney tea-set. Find out more about the tea set and Disney.
September’s Object of the month is a Wooden Milkmaid’s Yoke. The Museum’s example was used on a local farm.
Two part promotional card advertising Daisy Vacuum Cleaner models. The card dates from the early 20th century.
Message written, by builder WW Howland about his sons fighting in WWI, on a offcut of floorboard.
The famous violinist Alfredo Campoli lived in Thame from 1986 to 1991. the concert programme is for his performance with the Crendon Orchestra da Camera in 1982.
A sepia photograph of the NatWest Bank in Thame taken in 1910.
Thame Museum is a local museum located in the High Street of the town of Thame in Oxfordshire, England.
The whole Museum is fully accessible to non-motorised wheelchair users. The Museum also has an adapted toilet.
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