100 Years Ago October 31, 1903

On Sunday afternoon, after the children's service in Fladbury church, a special service was held to dedicate to the church two stained glass windows which complete every window in the sacred building of the same material. The one window, a two panelled one, was erected last November (but not dedicated) to the revered memory of Mr Robert Preedy, a churchwarden during the incumbency of three rectors. The second window, of the same size, has just been in, which denotes the "Release of St. Peter from Prison by the Angel of the Lord."

75 Years Ago

October 27, 1928

Wednesday was a red letter day in the history of Liberalism in Evesham and the district, for on that day a big bazaar, organised by the South Worcestershire Liberal Association for the funds of the party in this division, was opened by Dame Margaret Lloyd George (wife of the Right Hon. David Lloyd George), amid a scene of great enthusiasm. The bazaar was entitled "Under the British Flag," and each stall was decorated to represent some portion of the British Empire. The hall presented a very gay and festive appearance.

50 years Ago

October 31, 1953

The restoration of Wyre Lock next year, for which a £2,000 appeal is being launched in the Pershore district, could cost £3,183 though it is hoped it may be done for less. Having considered a survey of conditions carried out by Mr David Burlingham, who successful supervised the £4,000 project at Chadbury, the Lower Avon Navigation Trust have authorised preliminary work to proceed. They have also decided to invest £100 in the company owning Wyre Mill, which has been acquired by a syndicate of "Trust-minded" people headed by the chairman, Mr C D Barwell, with the intention of developing the property for the benefit of the Trust.

25 Years Ago

November 2, 1978

It has been the warmest and driest October in the Vale of Evesham for 57 years with only 0.33ins of rain being recorded during the whole month compared with the average of 2.30ins. "It really has been quite unique," Mr N Field, Evesham's weather expert told the Journal yesterday. "What's going to be interesting is to see if November follows the pattern of November 1921 when it was very cold with snow on the ground for a week." Meanwhile, the farmers and growers are making hay while the sun shines and are still picking late crops of fruit and vegetables.