Thame Local History

Maps of Thame     Old Maps of Thame

Inns of Thame     Thame's many and varied pubs and inns

The Thame Hoard     The fabulous coins and rings found at Thame in 1940.

Bull Baiting and Cock Fighting     The ancient practices of bull baiting and cock fighting in Thame.

The Thame Town Emblem     The emblem of Thame Town Council.

Elizabeth at Rycote     The association between Queen Elizabeth I and Rycote

The Guild and Chantry of St Christopher     The Guild and Chantry of St Christopher at Thame founded by Richard Quartermain

The History of Thame Prebend     The history of Thame's prebend, its attachement to the Cathedral of Lincoln.

The History of Thame Rectory     The story of Thame's rectory after the Reformation, and of the advowson.

The Thame Prebendaries     The full list of the prebendaries of Thame, holders of the Thame prebend.

The Vicars of Thame     The full list of the vicars of Thame, as far as is known.

Timber Frame Buildings     The different types of timber frame building and examples at Thame.

The Quartermains and Domesday     The links between the Quartermain family of North Weston and the Domesday Book.

Thame and the Norman Conquest     The story of how the Norman Conquest affected Thame.

Thame's Name     Where does the name 'Thame' come from?