06/08/2026

Thame Editorial

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We will regularly produce editorial features about Thame here. Make sure you check back from time-to-time for new features:

The Phoenix Trail
An old railway track closed in 1963 as part of Beeching’s British Rail reorganisation. Now thanks to Sustrans it is part of National Cycle Route 57. A tranquil traffic-free route for walkers, dog-walkers and the occasional horse-rider.
Image source: komoot.com
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Wycombe Railway Co
The Railway from Princes Risborough to Oxford was authorised in 1861 as a broad gauge Line to match with GWR (I K Brunel).  The line reached Thame the following year.
Map and editorial reproduced from astonrowant.wordpress.com
Jack Howland
An uninspiring stretch of the Thame bypass is named Howland Road. But the story of Jack Howland, who it was named after, is extremely remarkable.
Image source: thamehistory.net
Key Sites of Interest
A quick look at the features and facilities of Thame. The image is from the 1950s of the Thame Tuesday market.
Image source: thame museum
History of Restaurants and Bars
There were twenty inns back in the 16th C when there were just 1,300 residents. Though, perhaps this was because the locals did not trust the water supply. Down the years sixty different public houses have operated in Thame, though several are name changes.

Thame Editorial: Forward to Thame Maps - to Thame Categories

Go toFactsSites - Back to Thame Home Page – to Bob Denton Home Page

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