Thame Local History
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Late Victorian Dates (1871 - 1901)
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1871 |
Local Board of Health formed. A new Congregationalist Chapel opened in the High Street. |
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1874 | Friday Street was renamed North Street. | |
1875 | The Wesleyan Chapel in Upper High Street was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. | |
1877 |
Thame Grammar School sold the Saracen's head to Francis Seymour.
More The girl's school moved to the old Grammar School building. |
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1878 | Fire Engine House opened in Park Street. | |
1879 | Lord Williams Grammar School opened on Oxford Road. | |
1883 | Thame United Football Club was formed. Link | |
1887 | Thame Town Hall opened. | |
1888 | The first official Thame Show was held. Link | |
1894 |
The Crendon Bridge was destroyed by floods. Local roads improved. |
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1896 | The Crendon Bridge was rebuilt. | |
1897 | Victoria Cottage Hospital opened. |