100 years ago

October 25 1902

THE contract has now been signed for the erection of two new treble bells, to complete the octave, and Badsey will shortly be in possession of a full peal of eight. It may be remembered that the existing six bells were re-hung a few years ago, in a new iron frame with room provided for the two additional bells. The work, which is to be completed before Christmas, has been entrusted to Messrs. Mears and Stainbank. The bells will bear inscriptions in Latin and will be placed in the belfry as a memorial to Queen Victoria.

75 years ago

October 22 1927

NORMAN Ralph Smith, market gardener, of Broadway View, Offenham, was summoned for leaving a motor car on the highway without a light to the front at Littleton, on October 2. He did not appear but wrote apologising and pleading guilty. PC Hodges said at 7.30pm he saw a motor car on the side of the road without lights. Later he saw the defendant and told him he would be reported. The chairman said it was a very narrow road and it would be difficult for another vehicle to pass. Defendant was fined 10s.

50 years ago

October 25 1952

EXTENSIVE structural work being undertaken by Messrs H Burlingham and Co Ltd on their wharf at the Bridge, Evesham, has revealed traces of old stonework about eight foot below the surface. A wall composed of large blue-grey masonry has been disclosed in the course of excavations for new buildings by the contractors. For the time being, the demolition of a range of iron-roofed buildings has also provided a new view of the Bell Tower and the bridge from Castle Street.

25 years ago

October 27 1977

PLANS showing a 9.2 acre site on the Four Pools area of Evesham, laid out with football pitches, a clubhouse, and changing rooms, indoor bowling green and facilities for indoor archery, were on display to members of Wychavon's health committee on Tuesday. The site is one of three public open spaces being planned on the Four Pools action area to serve the existing residents and the further 2,000 expected to be living there within the next few years.