THAME, JOHN HAMPDEN BRITISH SCHOOL

Scope and Content

The Thame Royal British School renamed in 1907 the John Hampden School, was built in 1837 on land purchased from Sarah Richmond in Brick-kiln Lane. Additional classrooms were added in 1852 and 1913, and an infants' class was started in 1869. The school became a junior and infants' school in 1929, the seniors being transferred to the Church of England school. In 1947 it ceased to be a voluntary school and was taken over by the County Council. Please see S273/1 for other records of this school.