A NUMBER of interesting Evesham town artefacts emerged when George Hillier cleared part of The Mill at Sedgeberrow.

They included a large chest marked up Borough of Evesham Muniment Box which, said Mr Hillier, was used in the late 19th Century to collect the town's taxes.

There was also the remains of a wooden bicycle circa 1835 originally recovered from the old Evesham prison, as well as a number of Royal commemorative books, including a Borough of Evesham souvenir programme to celebrate the accession to the throne of King George VI and Elizabeth dated May 12, 1937.

"The items were mainly accumulated by the previous owner of The Mill, Ray Shaw, a long-time member of the Vale of Evesham Historic Society," Mr Hillier said.

The antiques and collectibles go under the hammer at an auction sale at the Four Pools Shopping Centre on Saturday.