Object of the Month

War Saving Plaques commemorating efforts to raise funds for the war effort

A Blue velvet cushion used to display the Holy Bible at Freemason Lodge meetings in Thame

Do you recognise this person? Were you at the Medieval May Fete in 1977

One of many amazing artefacts found in an archaeological dig in Thame in 2015 and now forms part of our latest exhibition

A 50th anniversary mug commemerating V.E. Day 1995

A painting of 1 Priest End – a gift given to Alec Slade when he retired as Manager of Lloyds Band, Thame in 1966.

A beautiful elegant mourning fan, one of several items from a new display in our Hidden Treasures cabinet

Two Cartwheel Pennies dating from 1797 in the reign of George III

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

A lace bolster pillow from the early 1900s

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