After many years of searching for a suitable building, the Court House in the High Street is now Thame’s own Museum. This is thanks to the support of Thame Town Council, who purchased the building, and South Oxfordshire District Council, who grant-aided the conversion.

This is an independent museum run by Thame Museum Trust and supported by Thame Historical Society. It provides a variety of displays and artefacts telling the story of the town and its people and also assists with historical research.

Among the many items on display is a series of Elizabethan wall paintings originally found at 34 Upper High Street, and on long-term loan from the Oxfordshire Museum Service. These are displayed in a room that recreates to some extent their original sixteenth-century setting and are a significant attraction for Thame Museum. The features of these unique wall-paintings will appeal to casual visitors and serious researchers alike.

The many displays in the main gallery illustrate the history of the town its people, trades and buildings and include particular items on John Hampden and Lord Williams.

The Museum is open on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, and other weekdays as staffing allows. Thanks to a generous donation there is no charge for admission for the first few years of opening.

Visit the Thame Museum web site at www.thamemuseum.org

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