Tom Brown's School Museum
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Tom Brown's School Museum

"... one of the best small museums in Oxfordshire"

Standing on a corner of old sunken roads close by the churchyard in the village of Uffington, this tiny and unusual museum has an interesting history. It is housed in the schoolroom that featured in Thomas Hughes’ book ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’ which was commissioned by Thomas Saunders in 1617.

The Museum explains the history and archaeology of the area, including the world-famous Uffington White Horse, illustrates the village’s connections with Thomas Hughes and his famous books, and also the time that the late poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman, spent living in Uffington with his family. It continues to record the changes in village life through the decades. Part of the Museum is arranged to show how it would have appeared when operating as a school in Victorian times.

Each year we have a special Exhibition to explain one aspect of Uffington’s history.
Our new exhibition for 2022 is 'Village Celebrations' to coincide with Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year. We will be displaying photograph's and memorabilia as far back as 1908, when many village celebrations were captured in picture. 
Valuing our Environment display
Village Celebrations
Uffington Museum Entrance Path

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The Museum has acquired many artefacts, documents, photographs, books, maps, records and press cuttings that relate to Uffington.
About our Collection
Horse drawn cart image from museum collection
A photo from our collection

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  • Home
  • Exhibitions
    • Village Celebrations
    • History of the Old Schoolroom
    • History of the White Horse
    • 400 Years of Education
    • Thomas Hughes
    • John Betjeman
  • Our Collections
    • Photographs
    • Recordings
    • St Mary's Church
    • Books Collection
    • Other Records
  • Visit
    • Travel & Access
    • Nearby Amenities
    • Village Trail
  • Support Us
    • Museum Merchandise >
      • White Horse in Steel
      • White Horse Jewellery
      • Publications
    • Make a Donation
    • When you Shop Online
    • Join the Friends
  • Contact