100 years ago

ANOTHER District Council official has resigned. I refer to Mr H. Lupton, of the Surveyor's department, who sailed on Wednesday for the West Coast of Africa, where he has secured an appointment as engineering assistant on the Jebba survey for the extension of the Lagos railway. Mr Lupton has been several years in Malvern and was well known in various circles. He was captain of the Hockey Club whose success since the start is in no small measure due to the interest in which he took in the game. Malvern Gazette, November 16, 1900.

THE proposal, which has been on foot for a short time past, to recognise in some practical manner the invaluable services rendered by Mr Michael Biddulph in the House of Commons has now taken a tangible form. Mr Spencer Bickham of Ledbury, a few weeks ago, threw out a hint at a meeting of the Ledbury Constitutional Association that a complimentary dinner should take place in recognition of Mr Biddulph's 35 years' services to the county in the House of Commons. Ledbury Free Press, November 20, 1900.

50 years ago

ONCE upon a time Malvern was a haven for the retired, and for business people from Birmingham and Worcester who used it as a dormitory. That time - now almost forgotten - was recalled at last week's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce when Mr H. Burley suggested that an effort should again be made to encourage Birmingham people to make their homes here. He was speaking during a discussion on the trains service between Malvern and Birmingham about which the Chamber had made representations to British Railways for an improvement. Malvern Gazette, November 17, 1950.

MR A. E. Baldwin, speaking at a crowded meeting organised by the Ledbury branch of the Conservative and Unionist Association on Friday night in the Market House, said he had no idea when there would be an election, but thought it would come suddenly. He dealt with many current problems, and also warned his hearers that in view of the position in Korea, the World was in an extremely dangerous situation. Ledbury Reporter, November 17, 1950.

25 years ago

IT was a case of congratulations all round at this year's annual meeting of Worcestershire Royal British Legion.

For despite soaring inflation and high unemployment, this year's Poppy Appeal did not suffer.

Indeed collections in the Malvern Hills district was well above average. Malvern Gazette, November 20, 1975.

THE October Fair and Market House traders should not be dispensed with. Both are facets of Ledbury's character that should be preserved, say townspeople. They were quick to voice their support for the two colourful attractions whose future is being questioned by the Ledbury Chamber of Commerce. Ledbury Reporter, November 20, 1975.