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THAME
Official Guide 2019 to 2020
for residents and visitors
Delivered to every residential address within the OX9 2, OX9 3 and OX9 7 postcodes.
Also available from Thame Information Centre and www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk
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Open evenings Birthdays Lunches & Dinners
Tailor made packages Christenings
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16/17 Cornmarket, Thame, OX9 2BW
2 www.spreadeaglethame.co.uk Grid D4, No: 149, pg.6-7
INFORMATION CENTRE
Contents
Information Centre 3 Town Map & Street Index 40-43
Welcome to Thame 5 Getting Married in Thame 44-45
Town Centre Map 6-7 Accommodation 46-47
Getting Around 8-9 Places of Worship 48
A Market Town 11 Enjoy the Great Outdoors 49
Love Local Shop Local 12-13 Green Living 50
Local History 14-17 Recycling Guide 51
Midsomer Murders 18-19 Sports in Thame 52-55
Twin Towns 20-21 Children, Young People & Families 56-61
Events Calendar 22-23 Community Groups 62-63
Music Lovers 25-27 Homes, Housing & Neighbours 64-66
Food Lovers 28-29 Council Responsibilities 68-69
Arts & Literature Lovers 31-35 Useful Contacts 70-72
Community Events 36-37 Support Groups & Services 74-75
Christmas in Thame 39-40 Health Care 77
Information Centre
Visitors
The Town Hall Information Centre has all the latest information about the
town, gifts & souvenirs and a wide collection of leaflets for you to take away
with you to ensure your visit to Thame is an enjoyable one.
Residents
If you have any questions or concerns relating to the council, your property
or the community, planning applications relating to your area, or support
services, please visit us and we will do our best to answer your query or will
redirect you to the relevant service provider.
Also available:
• Clear recycling sacks and biodegradable food waste bags to purchase
• Free WiFi & two free-to-use public access computers and a printer
Opening Hours
Monday — Wednesday: 9am—5pm
Thursday: 10am—5pm
Friday: 9am—4.30pm
Contact Us
Phone: 01844 212 833
Email: info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk
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Welcome to Thame
Credit: Brill Photography
Like many traditional market towns, Thame grew from Anglo-Saxon roots
but has since developed its own individual character whilst preserving
its rich history; ancient medieval buildings stand alongside Georgian and
Victorian architecture. The high street boasts regular markets (see pages 10-
11), many award-winning and unique shops as well as an abundance of cafés
and eateries (see page 29) to suit every taste. These are found alongside
attractions such as Thame Museum (see pages 14-17), The Players Theatre
(see page 35) and Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve (see page 49), to name a few.
Thame has a rich calendar of Community Events (see page 22-23) for both
residents and visitors. Each year the town host hugely popular music, arts
& literature, and food festivals, as well as our annual Carnival (see page 37)
—all not to be missed. The town has so much to be proud of and the Town
Council is passionate about working in partnership with the community to
keep it welcoming to all. This guide is an introduction to all Thame has to
offer, so sit back and enjoy!
Referencing in this Guide
Throughout the guide you will
find details of businesses who call
Thame home. If the business is
based in our town centre you will
find a reference displayed in the
corner to show you where they
are located on the map overleaf.
This shows the grid reference and
shop number on the map found
on the next page.
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TOWN CENTRE MAP
1 2 3
A To Aylesbury
Barley Hill
School
77
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The Cattle
Market
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78
79 80
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Thame 32
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St Mary’s Cricket
Club Waitrose
Church 31
30
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Thame 28
Barns
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Walk
25 46a 48 49a
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43 44 46
39 40 41 42 Buttermarke
14 36 37 58 5
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Museum 13a 19 20 21
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P 62
High Str 6
172 171 170
169 168 166 eet 64 65 66 67
165 164 163
167 162 Cornmarket
161
D Masonic 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 14
Hall
St Joseph’s
So
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Southern Road
Recreation Ground
Cuttle Brook
To Oxford Nature Reserve
M40 J7& J7a
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TOWN CENTRE MAP
4 5 6 7
Your guide to
Thame Town
81
Centre
173
Wellington Stree 177
82 t
83
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84 176
t
85 175 To Princes
86 106
87
105
174 St Andrews Court
Risborough
Swan Wal
104 107
88
103 108
89 91 109
Thame
k
102
Library 90 110
96a 100
54 92 To Station Yard Businesses
51a 114a
115
15 min
52 53 93 94 95
96b 96 97 98 99
101
111 112 113 114 123 From Town Hall P
50 51
et 116
60 61 125
59
Monteson 117 118 119 120
76 121 122 124
Square
Pump Lane
P 126
127 128 129
70 75
68 133
132
134
69 73 74 High Street 131 130
Upper
71 72 135 Christchurch
138 137 136 John To
141 140 Fire Memorial Gardens Hampden Chinnor &
142 School
146 145 144 Station
49 148 147 141a
136a Elms Postcombe
147a
139
Players Park
Theatre
143
Red Kite
Centre
Southern Road
Map key P Public car parks
Tourist information
Road
Phoenix Tra
il Bus stop
Footpath
Public toilets
Phoenix Trail
Play area
Parks & open spaces Bike racks
Map created by Sam Osborne. sam-osborne.co.uk
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Getting Around
Thame is located on the Oxfordshire - Buckinghamshire border, with excellent
road links to Oxford (A418), Aylesbury (A418) and Bicester (B4011). Thame is
also well connected to London and Birmingham by the M40 motorway. Bus
and train timetables are available in the Information Centre.
Parking
Upper High Street Car Park, Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3EX
Price: FREE
Limit: 3 Hours (1 Hour Tuesday), No return within 1 hour
High Street Car Park, High Street, Thame, OX9 2BZ
Price: FREE
Limit: 1 Hour, No return within 1 hour
Cattle Market Car Park: North Street, Thame, OX9 3FP
Price: 1 Hour: Free; 2 Hours: £ 1.00; 5 Hours: £ 2.00; 8 Hours: £ 2.40
Limit: No return within 1 hour
Southern Road Car Park: Dorchester Place, Thame, OX9 2EE
Price: 1 Hour: Free; 2 Hours: £ 1.00; 2 Hours: £ 1.00; 3 Hours: £ 1.60
Limit: Max stay 3 Hours. No return within 1 hour
By Foot
Thame has an extensive network of pathways which allow you to walk into
the Town Centre from your home. These are indicated on the map you can
find in the centre pages of this guide.
By Bike
We have 7 sets of bike racks located in the Town Centre outlined below:
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GETTING AROUND
By Bus
To Aylesbury and Oxford: 280/ X8 bus (Arriva)
www.arrivabus.co.uk 0870 1201 088
To High Wycombe: Link 40 bus (Carousel)
www.carouselbuses.co.uk 01494 450 510
To London: Oxford Tube
(Nearest stop is J6 of the M40, approx. 7 miles from Thame)
www.oxfordtube.com 01865 772 250
By Train
Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station, 2 miles from Thame, is on the
Birmingham / Oxford to London line. The direct line into London Marylebone
takes under an hour. The Arriva 280 Bus provides a regular link from the
station to the town centre.
www.nationalrail.co.uk 03457 48 49 50
By Taxi
The taxi rank can be found on the High Street outside Boots. See the Town
Council’s website for the contact numbers of local taxi firms.
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A MARKET TOWN
THAME
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12 NOVEMBER
@ThameFarmersMkt 10 DECEMBER
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14 JANUARY
Upper High Street, Thame 11 FEBRUARY
10 MARCH
14 APRIL
Thame Tuesday Charter Market 12 MAY
9 JUNE
Grid C5-D5, pg.6-7 Grid C5-D5, pg.6-7
10 www.franceathome.com Grid D3, pg.6-7A Market Town
The iconic boat-shaped high street stands as testimony to the historic
market place for which it was originally designed, but there is nothing
historic about Thame’s markets, which continue to thrive today.
Tuesday Charter Market Upper High Street Car Park. 9am–3pm
Thame was granted a market charter in 1215 with markets held on a Tuesday
since. A trip to this market guarantees you a vibrant display of produce,
gifts, homeware, clothes and more, with friendly traders ready to help.
Each year the market hosts a variety of fun activities, including a Community
Market Day in August, with fun activities for kids and adults alike, and the
opportunity to find out more about Charities and organisations that serve
Thame. Voluntary groups are also able to use the weekly Community Stall
to promote themselves. Contact Chris on chrishurdman@btinternet.com or
07966 202494 for more information.
Tuesday Farmers’ Market Upper High Street Car Park. 8.30am–1.30pm
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month Thame Farmers’ Market joins the regular
market, with stalls displaying an incredible range of produce from the local
area and further afield.
Farmers’ Mart Cattlemarket, North St. Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30am
This is one of the busiest markets around for weekly sales of genuine
farmers’ store stock, with buyers attending from across the country.
Specialist Markets Around the Town Hall
Summer Street Market 26-28 July 2019, 9am to 5pm
A vibrant market featuring food and products from across the world.
www.marketsquaregroup.co.uk
French Market 4-5 October 2019, 9am to 5pm
Selling a range of local crafts, hot food, soaps and more
www.franceathome.com
World Village Market April 2020, dates to be confirmed
Featuring exotic world cooking, alongside ethically traded & eco-friendly
arts, crafts & more.
www.marketsquaregroup.co.uk/pages/world-village-market
11Love Local Shop Local
Thame’s streets are home to a great variety of fantastic shops, cafes and
restaurants. What truly makes this shopping experience unique are the
many independent businesses that choose to call Thame ‘home’. A short
stroll will reveal jewelers, gift shops, arts & craft galleries, clothes &
accessories boutiques, bookshops, florists, beauty products, specialty food
delicatessens and a fantastic toy shop.
There is something truly special about shopping in an independent shop;
you will find things that have been locally produced and grown, quirky one-
off items not available at national chain stores, and hand crafted treasures
created by artists and designers. Our independent business owners do what
they do because they are well informed and passionate about their products
and they will typically take more time to get to know you, their customer,
going the extra mile to help you and to ensure you are a satisfied customer.
If that is not enough to convince you, there is real evidence that shopping
locally boosts the local economy and is environmentally friendly.
Did you know ?
If you spend £1
locally, 50p-70p
circulates into the
local economy. If
you spend £1 out of
town or online, only
5p circulates into the
local economy.
Small businesses have endured the Blitz, 3 day weeks and the recent
economic down turn and despite these hardships they continue to innovate,
grow and assume ‘business as usual’. Let’s avoid having a ‘clone street’ with
the same shops as everywhere else and support our local businesses.
12LOVE LOCAL SHOP LOCAL
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www.thamerewardsclub.com 13Local History & Thame Museum
The history of Thame spans around six thousand years. In 2015,
archaeologists unearthed evidence of life in Thame from the Neolithic and
Iron Age, the Roman period and the early Anglo Saxon period beneath the
Thame Meadows housing estate, opposite Lord Williams’s Upper School.
The most significant find was an early Neolithic causewayed enclosure,
which dates from time when farming was just beginning in Britain. Recorded
by the archaeologists, before the houses were built, were a Neolithic henge,
Iron Age round houses and drove-way, an extensive Roman agricultural
settlement, and Anglo Saxon
sunken featured buildings.
Earlier, a Bronze Age burial
mound had been found in
Thame High Street, and
two Bronze Age spearheads
were found at the football
club. These spearheads
are currently on display in
Thame Museum, among
other local archaeological
findings.
Thame appears in the Domesday Book of 1086,
centred around the Anglo-Saxon-built St Mary’s
Church and belonging to the Bishop of Lincoln.
Thame became linked to the cathedral at Lincoln
through a prebend, which meant that the church
tithes raised from the people of Thame went
to fund a series of canons of Lincoln Cathedral.
A residence, or Prebendal House, was built
for them. Its gatehouse can still be seen from
Priestend, at the top of the High Street near St
Mary’s Church. The canons were often wealthy
churchmen. The Thame Hoard, found near the
Prebendal House in 1940, with its rings and coins,
gives us a glimpse of their wealth.
One of the rings in the Thame Hoard was a
reliquary ring and it bore the two-bar cross,
which Thame took as part of its emblem. A large
scale replica of this ring is on display at Thame
Museum.
14LOCAL HISTORY
In the twelfth century the Bishop of Lincoln
decided to create a new town at Thame out
of his farmland, called ‘New Thame’. Thame’s
wide High Street, with its angled sides and
narrow entrances at each end, was deliberately
constructed to accommodate the market.
The earliest surviving market charters date
from the 1180s, granting permission for the
Tuesday market and Michaelmas fair. Over
time, market stalls in the open space of towns
like Thame started turning into permanent
structures. Some of the buildings around the
Birdcage in Thame, and the Birdcage itself, are examples of
buildings built within the open marketplace. Thame is noted
for the way the medieval plan of the town has survived.
In Tudor times, Sir John Williams became the lord of the manor of Thame. He
had served Cardinal Wolsey at Hampton Court, and was related to Thomas
Cromwell, Chancellor to King Henry VIII. Sir John Williams was later made
Baron Williams of Thame, or Lord Williams, and through his will founded a
grammar school at Thame. The original building, finished in 1571, can still be
seen next to the Barns Centre, but Lord Williams’s School moved to a new
site on the Oxford Road in the nineteenth century.
A number of buildings from the Tudor period still survive and can be seen
around Thame. In 1968, an original set of wall paintings installed by a Thame
merchant in the Elizabethan era was
discovered during the renovation of an
old Tudor house in the Upper High Street.
These wall paintings have now been
transferred to Thame Museum, where
visitors can explore the meaning behind
the historic images and view them in
an interactive display alongside other
surviving Tudor artifacts.
For many centuries, the shape and size of Thame hardly changed at all,
as Thame’s livestock market, its tradesmen, its merchants, and its many
pubs served the people of the surrounding area. Evidence of Thame’s
thriving historic trades can be seen at Thame Museum, where you can find
a locally-made grandfather clock, a historic shop window, objects used by
tailors, pharmacists, opticians, builders, sweet shops, and many more. The
Cornmarket and the Buttermarket are present-day reminders of Thame’s
heritage as a market town.
15LOCAL HISTORY
In the nineteenth century,
Thame began to expand.
Terraced houses began to appear
along the newly built East Street
and Park Street, often to house
agricultural workers moving to
the town from the countryside.
New Victorian buildings began
to appear in the High Street,
including the Town Hall and a
County Court (which has now
been repurposed as the home of
Thame Museum).
The livestock market moved to a new site in North Street in the 1950s,
after 800 years of being in the High Street. The market still takes place
every Tuesday, as does the annual fair, rooted in medieval tradition. Thame
railway station closed in the 1960s, after 100 years of operation. Today the
popular Phoenix Trail follows the line of the track where trains once ran
between Thame and Princes Risborough.
As education and literacy became more widespread, additional schools joined
Lord Williams’s School in educating Thame’s children in the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. The ‘non-conformist’ Royal British School on Brick Kiln
Lane (now John Hampden School in Park Street) opened in 1836. In the 1870s,
Brunswick House girls’ school opened
in the Tudor buildings originally used
by Lord Williams’s School, but in 1908
moved to the Mansion House in the
High Street (now the Co-Op). Barley Hill
and St Joseph’s Schools were opened
in 1973 and 1975, to accommodate the
increasing numbers of children growing
up in Thame. A Victorian school desk
can be found at Thame Museum, along
with historic children’s toys, school
uniforms and books from Thame’s
many historic schools. Children can
also explore the museum and Thame’s
history with child-friendly object trails,
activities, stories and costumes.
With thanks to Thame Museum for
providing the images and content.
16LOCAL HISTORY
Experience Thame’s History
To delve further into the history of Thame why not:
Visit Thame Museum which is
packed with displays and experiences
reflecting life in and around Thame for
the past 6000 years.
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm.
Attend a talk at the museum. Here are some of the evening talks on offer:
September 12th: Children and War: Liz Woolley
October 10th: The Drawings of James Ward RA (1769-1859): Derek Turner
November 14th: Sex, Drink and Death in the 17th C: Tim Healey
December 5th: The Mysterious Mr Dodgson: Alastair Lack
www.thamemuseum.org
Explore the sights using one of the towns fascinating Historic Trails,
that can be picked up from the Information Centre or Thame Museum, or
accessed online at www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/visit-thame/town-trails.
Join Thame Historical Society, that brings together people who are
interested in all aspects of history, particularly in Thame and the local area.
www.thamehistoricalsociety.org.uk
17Thame: a murderously good town!
Did you know that Thame is one of the most
frequently used filming locations for the
popular ITV series, Midsomer Murders?
6.5 million people watch Midsomer Murders in the UK and, as one of our
biggest TV exports, millions more watch it worldwide. The programme is
still going strong after 22 years, and Thame locations continue to feature;
Thame appears in episode 1 of the most recent series.
The town appears as Causton, or as any one of many villages in the fictional
Midsomer County. There are now 22 filming locations in Thame, including
the Town Hall, Thame Museum, Market House, Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, The
Spread Eagle and Swan Hotels, The Coffee House, The Black Horse and
many more.
Why not ‘Visit Midsomer’ while in Thame?
Guided Walking Tours
Take part in a guided walking tour from 11 am on Wednesdays between April
and October. Tours start from inside Thame Museum (79 High Street, Thame,
OX9 3AE), a filming location. Tickets cost £7.50 each and may be purchased
online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/thamemidsomer. Alternatively, simply
turn up on the day and pay in the Museum.
Bespoke Guided Tours
If the advertised tour times don’t fit in with your itinerary, bespoke
tours can be arranged. For more information, contact Tony Long at
thamemidsomertours@gmail.com.
The guides are all volunteers and much of
what is raised is donated to worthy causes at
the end of the season. Last year over £800 was
donated to the Mayor’s Charities Fund and a
further £800 was given to Thame Museum.
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Pick up a free Visit Midsomer leaflet from
the Town Hall Information Centre or Thame
Museum and discover all the deadly locations
in town. A mobile-friendly version is available
at tiny.cc/ThameMidsomer.
18MIDSOMER MURDERS
Midsomer Munchies
If you’re feeling a bit peckish after exploring our part of Midsomer, make
sure you visit Rumsey’s Chocolaterie (8 Upper High Street) and order a
Barnaby Bun or Midsomer Lollipop, accompanied by one of their gorgeous
coffees or speciality hot chocolates.
Take a Midsomer Selfie
Lovers of DCI Barnaby can make
it look like they’re really outside
Causton Town Hall. If you ask at the
Information Centre, a Causton Town
Hall sign can be hung over the Town
Hall sign. Next, take your picture in
front of it and share on social media
#VisitMidsomer.
Midsomer Merchandise
You can purchase Midsomer Murders-
themed books and gifts at the Town
Hall. If you’re looking for something
extra special, why not pop in to The
Deli at No. 5 in Buttermarket, where
you can taste and buy Barnaby Blue
Cheese or Midsomer Gin?
Midsomer tours are held under the auspices of 21st
Century Thame (see page 63 for more information).
19Thame’s Twin Towns
Montesson, France
Montesson is a commune of around 16,000 people,
in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France,
about fifteen kilometres north-west of Paris, on
the right bank of the Seine. The town has been the
seat of a lordship since the Middle Ages, with the
original village inhabited by farmers and foresters
"pioneers". Today Market Gardening is a large
part of the economy, feeding the city of Paris.
The natural environment and outdoor leisure activities are very popular,
with great opportunities for both walking and cycling, many paths lead to
the towpaths of the Seine. Traditions and festivals are also important. In
September a local festival takes place known as "festival of the pâté à la
Carmen". It dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and includes
fairground attractions, fireworks, dancing and a long parade of floats.
Images courtesy of Thame.net
History of the Twinning
In 2001, then Mayor of Thame Cllr Don Butler signed a Twinning Charter
with Montesson to maintain permanent bonds between the two towns, to
promote exchanges of all kinds between inhabitants with the
aim of ‘fostering greater mutual understanding, and to create
a true spirit of European Unity’.
The Thame and District Twinning Association now works to
achieve this vision by facilitating visits and exchanges between
the people and associations of Thame and Montesson. Every
year, usually in September, they organise a trip to Montesson,
and visitors from Montesson come to Thame every May, as
well as to take part in our annual Christmas Light Switch-On.
Find out more at www.thametwinning.co.uk.
20TWIN TOWNS
Sinaia, Romania
Sinaia is a mountain town close to the
Transylvania region of Romania, and is 70 miles
northwest of Bucharest’s International Airport.
It is named after the Sinaia Monastery, around
which it was built. Over 10,000 inhabitants live
there. The altitude varies from 2,516 to 2,822
feet. The most important tourist attractions
are Peleș Castle, the summer home of King
Carol of Romania, Sinaia Monastery, and the Bucegi mountains which is a
popular destination for both hiking and winter sports.
History of the Twinning
In 2007, Cllr David Bretherton, was approached
by local residents who suggested establishing
a twinning between Thame and a similar size
town in Eastern Europe. Following several
Thame and Sinaia exchange visits by local
residents between 2009 and 2010, Thame-
Sinaia Friendship Association was formed on
9th July 2010. The Twinning Charter between
Thame and Sinaia, previously ratified by the
two town councils, was officially signed in
Sinaia, by Vlad Oprea, Mayor of Sinaia, and
Cllr Nigel Champken-Woods, then Mayor of
Thame, during Sinaia Forever Festival, on
28th September 2012.
Following the twinning, Thame-Sinaia
Friendship Association has established a
permanent link with Sinaia ASPE Cultural
Association to carry out exchange projects
which engage residents of both twinned
towns. The group aims to encourage further
education about and knowledge of each other’s
cultures and languages among members of all
ages and in the towns of
Thame and district (England)
and Sinaia (Romania) at large,
and regularly hosts social and
charity events.
Find out more at
www.facebook.com/thamesinaia.
21Events Calendar 2019-20
July 2019
12-13: Thame Town Music Festival
thametownmusicfestival.org
20: Thame Play Day
redkitefamilycentre.org
26-28: Summer Street Market
marketsquaregroup.co.uk
October
4-5: French Market
August
franceathome.com
10: Emergency Services Day
11-12: Charter Fun Fair
20: Market Fun Day
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
facebook.com/ThameCharterMarket
17-20: Arts & Literature Festival
23-26: Towersey Festival
talfestival.org
towerseyfestival.com
November
26: Towersey Fringe
9: Thame Fireworks Display
towerseyfringe.co.uk
thameschoolsfireworks.co.uk
10: Remembrance Service
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
September
1: Urban Race
www.tvoc.org.uk
December
19-21: Street Fun Fair
6: Christmas Lights Switch-On
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
28-29: Thame Food Festival
15: AgriSocial Tractor Run
thamefoodfestival.co.uk
facebook.com/AgriSocial1
22EVENTS CALENDAR
May 2020
Music in the Park
musicinthepark.org.uk
Country Fair
thamecountryfair.co.uk
March 2020
Annual Town Meeting
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
Tidy Thame, Moreton Muck-Out &
Tetsworth Takeaway
facebook.com/thametidy
June 2020
Thame Carnival
thamecarnival.co.uk
Duck Race
thameroundtable.org
Thame 10k
thamerunners.co.uk
April 2020
World Village Market
marketsquaregroup.co.uk
Freedom Parade
thametowncouncil.gov.uk
Many of these events are referenced
elsewhere in this guide (in particular
pages 36-39).
For upcoming local events, please
go to:
thametowncouncil.gov.uk/events
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24Thame for Music Lovers
You don’t have to go far, or wait long for a fabulous music event to come to
Thame, with no less than 3 music festivals each year on your doorstep, as
well at lots of other music events taking place regularly.
Music in the Park May 2020
Thame's longest running music festival, offering a fantastic line-up of live
music across 3 stages, featuring everything from country to dance music,
bands to acoustic solo acts. The event is held in Elms Park and is a fabulous
family event, with great food on offer and activities for kids to get involved
in, that run alongside the main performances.
www.musicinthepark.org.uk
Thame Town Music Festival Saturday 11 July 2020
TTMF is back in 2019 for another brilliant two day event which celebrates
live, multi-genre music across multiple venues in the centre of Thame.
Tickets to the Classical Concert are on sale. Entry is free to the main music
festival and songwriter’s competition.
www.thametownmusicfestival.org
25MUSIC LOVERS
Towersey Festival Friday 23rd - Monday 26th August 2019
It’s all about great music, dance, art and song all set on Thame Show Ground.
www.towerseyfestival.com
Towersey Fringe Sunday 25th August 2019
Compliments the music festival, with comedy, bands, activities for children
and even a spa on offer.
http://towerseyfringe.co.uk
Credit: Jim Greenhough
First Thursday Music Club
A free, relaxed open mic night in Thame set up and run by local musicians to
allow everybody a chance to perform in front of a supportive audience. The
Stables, James Figg, on the first Thursday of every month.
www.firstthursdaymusicclub.com
Other Live Music
Alongside these specific events there are many other opportunities to enjoy
live music in Thame, with regular events at:
• The Birdcage
• The Swan
• The Cross Keys
• The Rising Sun
• The Spread Eagle (see page 2)
26MUSIC LOVERS
Music Groups for you to join
Greatest Hits Choir
A rock & pop choir performing favourite hits from any era for fun & charity.
www.greatesthitschoir.co.uk
Haddenham Ukulele Club
For anyone who wants to play songs from the last 100 years on the ukulele.
https://sites.google.com/site/haddenhamukulelemusos 01844 214728
Lord Williams’s Festival Chorus
Share your love of choral music with this enthusiastic group of singers.
www.lordwilliamsfestivalchorus.org.uk
Thame Chamber Choir
A vibrant mix of people with a shared love of making good music together.
www.thamechamberchoir.org
Thame Children’s Choir
Learn to sing and enjoy a wide variety of music. For ages 7 years+.
www.tcc2.org 01844 215632
Thame Choral Society
Friendly, non-audition choir of mixed-voice singers who perform a range of
choral music.
www.thamechoralsociety.org.uk
Thame Concert Band
A friendly group of locals of all ages, backgrounds and musical abilities.
www.thameconcertband.org.uk
Thame Pop Choir
A community choir who sing for fun & perform in aid of local causes.
www.thamepopchoir.com
Towersey Village Voices
Community singing group, singing all types of songs from all over the world.
www.villagevoicestowersey.com
Witchert Chorale
A chamber choir in Haddenham, for good singers with an enthusiasm for
performing.
www.witchert.org.uk
27Thame for Food Lovers
If you love food, then a short stroll around Thame town centre will set your
taste buds tingling as you come face to face with delicious artisan bakers
and butchers, delicatessens (one Italian and one focused on Great British
produce), and various eateries that focus on seasonal and local produce.
Credit marklordphotography.co.uk.
Courtesy of What’s Cooking, Thame.
Fabulous Foodie Events
Thame Food Festival 28-29 September 2019
Held at Thame Showground, this festival features over 120 artisan food
producers and stalls; alongside demonstrations from many leading
chefs and bakers including Master
Chef and Great British Bake Off stars;
plus masterclasses and workshops.
With children’s activities, a fun dog
show and live music – there’s
something to appeal to the whole
family.
www.thamefoodfestival.co.uk
The Taste of Thame 30 May 2020
Running for the first time this event,
We are a family run, traditional bakery pioneered by Hannah & Joe from The
producing hand-made items fresh, on Deli at No 5, will bring town centre
site, daily. food businesses together. There will
be opportunities to discover and
As well as baking delicious cakes and
taste some incredible food and drink,
breads for our shops in Thame and Had-
take part in food related workshops
denham - we also supply the local area
with buffets and working lunches
and meet local artisan food and drink
producers
28 Upper High St, Thame, OX9 3EX www.tasteofthame.co.uk
01844 212257
28 Grid C6, No: 120, pg.6-7FOOD LOVERS
Restaurants & Public Houses
Bay of Bengal (113 Wellington St) www.bayofbengalthame.co.uk 01844 215 859
Harvest Moon (1 Pump Lane) www.harvestmoonthame.co.uk 01844 215 272
House of Spice (7 Upper High St) www.houseofspice.uk.com 01844 216 689
Old Nags Head (43 Upper High St) 01844 212 028
Prezzo (12a Buttermarket) www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk 01844 218 542
The Black Horse (11 Cornmarket)
www.theblackhorsethame.co.uk 01844 219 050
The Birdcage (4 Cornmarket) www.birdcagepub.co.uk 01844 217 911
The Cross Keys (East Street) www.crosskeysthame.co.uk 01844 218 202
The Falcon (1 Thame Park Road) www.thefalconthame.co.uk 01844 212 118
The James Figg (21 Cornmarket) www.thejamesfiggthame.co.uk 01844 260 166
The Rising Sun (26 High St) www.risingsun-thame.co.uk 01844 214 206
The Six Bells (43-44 High St) www.sixbellsthame.co.uk 01844 212 088
The Spread Eagle Hotel (16-17 Cornmarket)
www.spreadeaglethame.co.uk 01844 213 661
The Swan Hotel (9 Upper High St)www.theswanhotelthame.co.uk 01844 260 399
The Thatch (29-30 High St) www.thethatchthame.co.uk 01844 214 340
Cafés
Co-op Café (6a High St) www.co-operativefood.co.uk 01844 261 008
Cornfield Bakery (11 Buttermarket)
www.cornfieldbakery.com 01844 260 933
Costa (9 High St) www.costa.co.uk 01844 261 677
CoLuCo (14 Buttermarket) www.coluco.com 01844 873 377
Rumsey’s Chocolaterie (8 Upper High St)
www.rumseys.co.uk 01844 260 303
The Coffee House (3 Buttermarket) 01844 212 266
The W (27 Upper High St) www.thewoodworkstrading.co.uk 07772 148463
Treacle’s Tea Rooms (12 High St) www.treaclestearooms.co.uk 01844 260 840
What’s Cooking (6-7 Cornmarket)
www.whatscookingthame.co.uk 01844 212 209
Takeaways
Atalay’s Kebabs (located in Upper High Street Car Park Tue-Sun from 6pm)
www.facebook.com/Atalayskebabsthame
Buddies Sandwich Bar (90 High St) 01844 212 333
Domino’s Pizza (19 High St) www.dominos.co.uk 01844 260 888
Famous House Chinese (32-34 North St) 01844 213 591
Patrons Pizza (100a High St) www.patronspizza.com 01844 213 272
Smarts Fish & Chips (41 Upper High St) 01844 761 874
Sun Chinese Food (9 Cornmarket) 01844 213 800
Thame Fried Chicken (8 Swan Walk)
www.thamefriedchicken.co.uk 01844 260 066
Thame Recipe (84-86 Wellington St) 01844 260 077
The Chippy (12 Upper High St) 01844 260 890
29ARTS & LITERATURE LOVERS
Artists & Makers Fairs
Thame Town Hall
10-4pm
28 September, 26 October, 16 November,
14 December 2019
For other venues & 2020 dates please see website.
www.sallyevansevents.com
01844 273069 hello@sallyevansevents.com
www.sallyevansevents.com Grid C3, pg.6-7
THE BOOK HOUSE
93 High Street, Thame An independent retailer specialising in
01844 213032 stationery, art and craft, with a NEW
www.thebookhousethame.co.uk
expanded section on haberdashery.
“This shop is part of my life. I remember
visiting all the time as a small child and We also hold a good selection of ink
loving the fact that the chairs were small, the
cartridges, greetings cards, picture
tables low and you could read the books in
the children’s section whilst your parent/s frames, photograph albums, wool,
were in the rest of the shop. As I grew up, haberdashery, partyware, games and
I continued to purchase books as the team puzzles plus much more.
were so good at recommendations. This shop
is integral to the town and does so much for
Tel: 01844 213739
the community.”
11 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2BZ
“The Guardian” Guide to Your Favourite Independent www.glynswood.co.uk
Bookshops 2019
30 Grid C2, No: 9, pg.6-7 Grid D3, No: 163, pg.6-7
www.thebookhousethame.co.uk www.glynswood.co.ukThame for Arts & Literature Lovers
If you love culture and fun, then Thame is place to be, with fantastic
opportunities provided on our high street, by our community groups and
through fabulous events.
Thame Arts & Literature Festival
10th anniversary - 17th to 20th October 2019
Every October the beautiful and historic town of
Thame is transformed into a book, art and music
lovers’ dream when the ever-popular Thame Arts
& Literature Festival begins.
Over four days, in the 3rd week of October, the town
buzzes with excitement as over 40 entertaining,
informative and inspiring events take place in
various venues around Thame.
As a feast of culture and fun, this friendly and fast-growing festival attracts
leading authors, artists, poets, playwrights, comedians and musicians.
You can join in creative
workshops, enjoy interviews,
panel discussions, author talks
and even a quiz! TAL also has
its own operatic ‘Glyndebarn’.
There’s something for everyone,
young and old.
Over the years, TAL Festival has
welcomed well-known names such
as Jeremy Vine, Lucy Worsley,
Jenni Murray, Roger McGough,
Nick Robinson, Mary Berry, John
Crace, Mary Robinson, Charles
Spencer and Charlotte Green.
2019 marks the 10th anniversary of TAL Festival, with lots of surprises lined
up.
“We absolutely love creating each festival and watching it find its unique
voice,” says TAL Festival Founder and Director Yvonne Maxwell, who
received the 2019 Thame Town Award for Creative Arts Achievement.
31ARTS & LITERATURE LOVERS So if you like to tap your feet, laugh out loud, hear soul-stirring stories, feel inspired and generally indulge your senses, then TAL Festival is the place to be. Visit talfestival.org for TAL Festival events, booking details (concessions available) and to receive the TAL Festival newsletter. Free TAL souvenir programme available from September 2nd 2019. Online booking opens June 1st 2019 - go to talfestival.org or call the box office on 07885 48 44 06 to book tickets. Thame Art Crawl 14th to 19th October 2019 Thame Art Crawl launched in 2017, with the vision of increasing the opportunity for artists to exhibit, and people to enjoy, the visual arts in Thame. The Art Crawl hosts pop-up art exhibitions in Thame Town Centre. At the moment this is primarily focused on an event that runs alongside Thame’s Arts and Literature Festival (TAL) in October each year. Thame Art Crawl also supports Oxfordshire Art Weeks which is the UK’s biggest FREE artist open studios and pop-up exhibition and takes place in May each year, offering the opportunity to feast your eyes on a huge range of creative activity with amazing art in hundreds of wonderful places across the county. The event is run by 21st Century Thame (see page 63). There are opportunities for more people to get involved in the running of Thame Art Crawl events, so if you are interested please visit www.thameartcrawl.com and ‘Get Involved’. 32
ARTS & LITERATURE LOVERS
Independent Arts & Craft Shops
Alongside the fabulous arts events on offer, the shops in Thame’s town
centre also bring you the wonderful creative work of contemporary artists
and makers all year round.
fitch & fellows is a shop and gallery which packs a lot in, exhibiting the
work of well established artists and makers as well as new talent. Jewellery,
Sculpture, Glass, Ceramics, Paintings - it’s a treasure trove of unusual and
beautiful contemporary craftsmanship. FITCH Leatherwork commissions
and repairs also available upstairs - satchels, rucksacks, briefcases, etc.
18 Butter Market
01844 215099
www.fitchandfellows.com Grid C4, No: 57, pg.6-7
Pretty Like Pictures showcases a wide range of original art, limited edition
prints and all manner of unusual ephemera, alongside a selection of photo
frames, designer cards and gift-wrap, sourced from all around the world.
The shop also provides specialist advice on all types of framing from
conservation grade treatments, to replacing a stand on the back of your old
frame.
12 Butter Market
01844 215329
www.prettylikepictures.com Grid C4, No. 53, pg.6-7
33ARTS & LITERATURE LOVERS Arts, Crafts & Literature Groups A Stitch in Thame A weekly sewing get-together catering for all sewing enthusiasts. www.facebook.com/groups/757725801266066 Arts Café A drop-in for artists to meet and exchange ideas about their practice, and information across the arts. 2nd Sunday of each month 3.30pm-5pm at Rumsey’s. Chair Caning & Rush Seating Classes Small friendly group meet on Thursdays, 7pm-9pm. 07709 715542 Digital Camera Club All ages, abilities & equipment with a shared interest in digital photography. www.facebook.com/ThameDigitalCameraClub Flower Club A local club for all flower lovers - watch demonstrations or compete at area and national level. www.thameflowerclub.co.uk 01844 212400 Sew Patchwork A hand sewing patchwork group that meets on Thursday mornings. email: four.freespirit@gmail.com 01844 212742 Thame Art Group A non-tutored, unstructured evening. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere for mixed ages and abilities. Mondays 7-9pm. 01844 212 225 Thame Book Club A friendly, informal book club that reads a wide variety of literature. Meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm 01844 217506 Thame Youth Theatre A social & artistic organisation for young people that prides itself on community. Develop theatre skills with regular performances. www.thameyouththeatre.co.uk 07805 885846 Towersey Morris A mens Cotswold morris side, based in the village of Towersey, near Thame. www.towerseymorrismen.org.uk 34
ARTS & LITERATURE LOVERS
Local Theatre and Cinema
In Nelson Street, just off Upper High Street, you will find the Players Theatre.
It’s owned and run by Thame Players Theatre Company, a lively, successful
amateur dramatics group that’s been going for 75 years. The theatre has a
consistently good track record as a first-class venue for visiting and in-house
performances and cinema. The varied programme features plays, comedy
and pantomime, with five in-house productions a year. Visiting shows
include musical performances, comedy acts and celebrity appearances.
Regular film screenings are hosted by Thame Cinema 4 All.
Here’s a taster of what’s on during 2019. Visit thameplayers.co.uk to see the
full programme.
Theatre
Jul 9-13 Cut! by Robert Duncan (comic murder mystery)
Jul 19 Stand-up Comedy @ The Players
Jul 20 Music of the 60s and 70s from local band Mojo
Sept 10-14 The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright
(comedy)
Sept 27 The Unbound Sketchbook (local comedy)
Oct 4 The Dolly Parton Story, featuring Hannah Richards
Oct 6 An evening with former Home Secretary, Alan
Johnson
Oct 11 Big band sounds from The Velvet Tones
Oct 20 Stepping Out - the Musical (musical drama)
Oct 25 The Boodlum Band
Nov 1-2 Opera Anywhere: Puccini’s Heroines
Nov 10 The Power Behind the Crone (play about Shakespeare’s heroines)
Dec 6-15 Thame Players’ Pantomime - Dick Whittington
Cinema
Cinema screening dates for 2019:
September 22 & 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, November 3 & 9 and December 22
& 28. Visit thamecinema.org.uk for details of films showing on these dates.
35Community Events
As well as those listed elsewhere in this guide, there are many other events
taking place in Thame throughout the year . Here are just a few, but for a full
listing—including more details about each of the events listed here - make
sure you check out www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/events.
Emergency Services Day
Saturday 10th August 2019
Thames Valley Police, Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue
and South Central Ambulance Services come
together to deliver a FREE fun-day on Southern
Road Recreation Ground, with the chance to
meet your local emergency services teams,
learn about different roles and see emergency vehicles up close. There are
stalls with information, activities for the children and the mascots will be in
attendance.
September & October Street Fair
Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st September 2019
Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October 2019
Don’t miss the annual fun fairs! Running for
three days in September, Thame’s High Street is
transformed into a mini theme park with rides,
bumper cars and candy floss. This is followed by
the smaller Charter Fair in October.
Fireworks
Saturday 9th November 2019
The annual community fireworks display is
one of the best displays around and raises
funds for the PTFAs of the three local Thame
Primary Schools, Barley Hill, John Hampden
and St Joseph’s. It takes place at Lord
Williams’s Lower School, Towersey Road.
Refreshments from 5:30pm (in the sports
hall), display starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are
available in advance from Thame primary
schools, Wally’s Toy Shop and Thame Town
Hall, or available on the gate.
www.thameschoolsfireworks.co.uk
36COMMUNITY EVENTS
Remembrance
Sunday 10th November 2019
Thame’s Service of Remembrance
will be taking place at the Memorial
Gardens on Sunday 10th November
2019. The procession assembles
outside the Town Hall at 10.30am
ready to proceed to the War Memorial.
www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/remembrance. Credit: Paul Nelson
AgriSocial's Charity Tractor Run
Sunday 15th December 2019
This will be the 3rd road run that has been held with a target of 350 vehicles
driving through Thame to raise funds for charity. The event runs from 9am
to 4pm, starting from Thame Show Ground.
www.facebook.com/AgriSocial1
Thame Carnival Saturday 13th June 2020
On a Saturday in June each year, Thame Carnival sees the town centre streets
lined with people watching the themed procession of floats
that travel from Elms Park to Southern Road Recreation
Ground where the event culminates with a traditional
Summer fete. There are many activities to be enjoyed by all
the family which have included a massive Bouncy Castle, egg
throwing competitions, Go Karts, Tombola stalls and more.
The stage hosts live music and dance performances and there
are food and drink stalls aplenty, usually including a Licensed
Bar, Pimms Tent, Burgers, Gin stall, Pizza, Cakes, Tea and
Coffee and so much more.
www.thamecarnival.co.uk
Duck Race June 2020
Thame’s much loved Duck Race take place
on the Sunday after Thame Carnival.
Captain Ducky and his pirate crew will
take to the water in their not-so-seaworthy
boats, to accompany the 2000 ducks that
take part in this annual extravaganza. The
race, run by Thame & District Round Table, starts from
the bridge on the Old Long Crendon Road (accessed
via Priest End, behind St Mary’s church). Tickets for
the event are on sale in the week running up to it, and
often sell out so make sure you get them in advance.
https://thameroundtable.org
37Christmas in Thame
Thame sparkles during the festive season with it’s packed calendar of events,
gorgeous shopping, and the fabulous atmosphere of twinkling lights.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Friday 6 December 2019, from 4pm
Thame’s Lights Switch—on is a highlight of
the season, with attractions, performances
and the all important visit from Santa. This
year is no exception. Alongside Santa’s
grotto, two adorable Reindeer will be
returning following their huge popularity
last year. Refreshment stalls will be laden
with hot food and drink — including the
all–important mulled wine — to keep
you warm; the iconic lantern parade,
that engages the children at our three local primary schools will return, gift
stalls will line the High Street and there will be some fabulous performances
from local talent to entertain you throughout the event. This year the
timings are changing, and the event will start at 4pm for you to enjoy the
attractions and browse the stalls on offer. The light switch-on will take place
at 6.30pm, and then, if you haven’t had a chance to see Santa, the activities
and stalls will stay open until 7.30pm when the event will end.
Festive Town Trail
Thame’s Christmas Trail Competition means you could turn on the lights
this year. For Thame, community is central at Christmas time. We love
getting everyone involved so, throughout November, we run a competition
with 24 businesses hiding a Christmas-themed image in their shop fronts for
you to find. If you enter the competition you could win the chance to turn
on the lights!
More information will follow later in the year—make sure you sign up to the
Town Councils’ newsletter so you don’t miss out.
www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/news/newsletter-sign-up/
Santa’s Sleigh
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit from Santa on his sleigh! With the
incredible dedication of Thame Round Table, he makes his away around the
streets of Thame, supported by voluntary groups, to visit children and raise
funds for worthy causes. You can find out when he will visit your street,
so you can come out and see him by using the ‘Santa Tracker’ provided by
Thame business, Pentangle. www.santatracker.pentangle.co.uk
38CHRISTMAS IN THAME
Christmas Eve Carols Round the Tree
If you fancy a big community sing-song then make sure you join The Mayor
of Thame at 6pm on Christmas Eve for this traditional activity.
Community Christmas Thame
This organisation aims to provide a lunch on
Christmas Day for the isolated and vulnerable of the
Thame area, putting on a traditional, freshly cooked
lunch and some entertainment for anyone who would
otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. There are lots of
opportunities to get involved to support this activity.
www.communitychristmasthame.org.uk
Don’t forget your Christmas Shopping!
With more than 120 independent businesses in the town centre, a short
stroll in Thame will soon reveal jewellers, gift shops, arts and craft galleries,
clothes and accessories boutiques, bookshops, florists, a toy shop, beauty
products and several speciality food delicatessens. At Christmas these
shops come into their own, providing beautifully presented and unique
gifts—so make sure you visit the town to pick up some gifts that are certain
to delight and inspire whoever is lucky enough to receive them.
Facebook
With so much happening over the festive season, it is hard not to forget
something. Make sure you don’t miss out on what is on by following the
town’s ‘Christmas in Thame’ Facebook page, where you can find out about
everything going on in one place. If you have an event or activity you want
residents to know about, then just invite the page (run by Thame Town
Council) to be a co-host and your listing will be added.
www.facebook.com/ChristmasInThame
39TOWN MAP & STREET INDEX
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C
Thame Valley Walk
E
Cricket Ground
2
To Oxford & E
M40 Junction 8 V
A41
8
P
P
Southern
Cuttle Brook
Road
Nature Reserve
Recreation
Ground
3 Phoenix
Trail
To M40 Phoenix
Trail
Junction 7
(No Access
Westbound)
4
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To Aylesbury Legend
Meadow View Park Legend
Footpath Cycle Path
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Skate P Parking V Information Centre
Park
E Church Park
Queen T Petrol Station Notable Buildings
Elizabeth
Play Area
T Toilets School/College
Thame Showground
Chinnor
Rugby Ground
P
P To Princes
Risborough
V T A412
9
Churchill
Lenthall Green Play Area
T
P
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lle
E
sA
Playing Field
Ga
Memorial
Gardens
Elms Park
Recreation
Ground
T
Play Area
Phoenix
Trail
Play Area
B4
44
5
To Chinnor
ence number EUL 100051637. To London & M40 Junction 6
41TOWN MAP & STREET INDEX Street Index Abingdon Close C2 Cotmore Wells Road E3 Horseshoes Place D3 Angus Court D4 Croft Close D3 Horton Avenue D3 Arnold Way C3 Croft Court D3 Horton Close D3 Astley Road E2 Croft Road D3 Howland Road E4 Augustine Way D4 Cromwell Avenue D2 Hunt Road E3 Aylesbury Road C1 Cuttle Brook Gardens B2 Ireton Court C1 Bambrooks Mews D3 Denbigh Road D2 Jane Morbey Road D4 Bandet Way E4 Digby Close D2 Jefferson Way D4 Bannister Road E3 Dorchester Place C2 John Fulkes Avenue D4 Bartone Place D4 Dormer Road E4 Jubilee Gardens A2 Beech Road B2 Drovers Crescent B2 King’s Close C2 Bell Close C2 Dunbar Drive D2 King’s Road D3 Bell Lane C2 East Street D3 Kingsey Road D3 Belmont Mews C2 Edgehill C1 Lacey Drive E4 Berkeley Road D2 Elms Road C3 Lambert Walk C1 Bertie Road D4 Essingdon Drive D4 Langdale Road D2 Blackmore Close D4 Essex Road D3 Lashlake Road C2 Blackthorne Grange D4 Fairfax Close D3 Lee Court C2 Blake Way D2 Fanshawe Road E3 Limmings Lane D4 Brett Close E3 Fish Ponds Lane B2 Lincoln Place C3 Bridge Terrace E4 Fleetwood Way C1 Ludlow Drive D2 Broadwaters Avenue C3 Ford’s Croft D4 Ludsden Grove D2 Brook Lane B2/C2 Fothergill Place C3 Lupton Road D4 Brookside C2 Friday Court C2 Maple Road B3 Burgage Place C2 Gadge Close B2 Markus Avenue D4 Burnards Court E2 Garden City E4 Marston Road D2 Buttermarket C2 Gas Alley D3 Massey Road D4 Causeway Close A2 Glenham Road E2 Meadow Way C2 Cavalier Road D2 Goffe Close D2 Meadow Croft E3 Cavendish Walk D2 Goodson Mews D3 Mercien Road A2 Cedar Crescent B3 Greenway C2 Michaelis Road B2 Chalgrove Road C2 Grenville Way E2 Mitchell Close C2 Charles Drive D2 Greyhound Lane C2 Moat’s Crescent D2 Cheshire Road E3 Greyhound Walk C2 Montesson Square C2 Chestnut Avenue B2 Griffin Road E3 Montrose Way D2 Chiltern Grove D3 Hamilton Road D2 Moorend Lane C2 Chinnor Road D3 Hampden Avenue C3 Moreton Lane C3 Chowns Close D3 Harrison Place D1 Moreton Road A4 Church Road C2 Hawthorn Avenue B3 Naseby Close E2 Churchill Crescent D2 Hazel Avenue B2 Nelson Street C3 Clarendon Drive D2 Hazelrig Drive D3 Newbarn Close D3 College Close B2 Hazelton Close C2 North Street C2 Conduit Hill Rise C3 Henge Court A2 Offa Place A2 Coombe Hill Crescent B3 Henrietta Road D2 Old Long Crendon Rd. C1 Corbetts Way C3 High Street B2/C2 Old Union Way B2 Cornmarket C2 Highfield Close A3 Onslow Drive D2 Cotmore Close E3 Hode Garth E4 Orchard Close D3 Cotmore Field E3 Holliers Close C3 Ormond Road D2 Cotmore Gardens E3 Hopton Road D2 Overton Drive D2 42
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