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Thame Local History
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15th Century Dates (1400 - 1499)
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| 1415 | Richard Quartermain inherited Rycote on the death of Nicholas Englefield. More | |
| 1419 | First record of Baldington manor, 'subinfeudation' of Old Thame. More | |
| 1443 | The north aisle of St Mary's church was reconstructed, with contributions from the town's leading merchants. | |
| 1445 | A manorial court reported that the bridge at Scotsgrove was in decay. | |
| 1447 |
Richard Quartermain founded the Guild of St Christopher with a chantry at Thame.
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Richard and Sybil Quartermain founded the Almshouses at Thame for 6 men. More |
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| 1449 | Consecration of Rycote Chapel. More | |
| 1473 | Geoffrey Dormer bought Baldington manor and Place House. More | |
| 1474 |
Robin Hood games began at Thame.
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| 1477 | Death of Richard Quartermain. More | |
| 1481 | Geoffrey Dormer was presented for enclosing common pasture at Moreton. | |
| 1484 |
Plagues at Magdalen College and School caused migrations to Thame.
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| 1493 |
11 acres of land were enclosed for pasture at Cotmore Wells and
a dwelling destroyed.
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| 1498 | Baldington manor passed on by Geoffrey Dormer to his son. More |