100 years ago

Again and again we have referred to the necessity for more and better seats in and around the town. They are provided freely in other resorts and are not abused but appreciated, and in a town where invalids and convalescents resort they are especially needed, particularly on the undulating roads of such a town as Malvern.

Malvern Gazette, September 20, 1901.

On Thursday afternoon, about three o'clock, those in the vicinity of Ledbury churchyard were startled by the fall of a very large elm tree which was on Mr Martin's land, and which, by the way, has for some time in the past been viewed with suspicion. Mrs Smith, the clerk's wife, was alone in the church at the time and was naturally much alarmed; in fact she thought the spire had fallen, so close was the tree. As it is, the churchyard is much cut up, and an old tomb with high iron palings is completely smashed and twisted into all kinds of fantastical shapes.

Ledbury Free Press, September 24, 1901.

50 years ago

For several years, Councillor J K Clarke has been trying to organise an expedition to survey British Camp. Tomorrow morning a party headed by expert mine detector operators, will move off towards the hill and there search in scientific fashion for evidence of metal deposits or implements.

Malvern Gazette, September 21, 1951.

Residents of Station Road, Newent, were awakened by a loud noise about 6.30am on Wednesday morning when the top portion of a double-decker bus belonging to the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co Ltd was completely torn off when it collided with the overhead railway bridge which carries the main Gloucester to Newent and Ledbury lines. Only the driver and conductor were on the bus at the time and they suffered from slight shock.

Ledbury Reporter, September 21, 1951.

25 years ago

Estimates for the repair of the rustic bridge spanning the Priory Park pool, damaged by vandals and now closed to the public, range from £700 to make it safe for a limited period to £1,700 for a lasting job.

Malvern Gazette, September 23, 1976.

Ledbury Town Council is to appeal to the regional controller of the Ministry of Transport and the chief constable of the West Mercia Constabulary in an effort to get a 30mph speed limit signposted. Their action is the latest move in the council's fight to get the speed restriction extended along the Gloucester Road to slow down traffic passing the entrance to the Deer Park estate.

Ledbury Reporter, September 23, 1976.