Pryce's People

Photograph c1900 showing Bass Charrington's (later M&B's) long-life Bear, active 1710-1967, at the junction of Tybridge Street and Hylton Road and now MacDonalds. Some 40 yards to the left at what's now the entrance to Homebase stood the

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Nostalgia: days before Maccy’s and Homebase

An American plane ironically named “Idiot’s Delight” which overshot the Perdiswell runway in 1942 and ended up partly on Bilford Road.

An American plane ironically named “Idiot’s Delight” which overshot the Perdiswell runway in 1942 and ended up partly on Bilford Road.

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When Perdiswell was used as a Second World War airfield

STILL SMILING TODAY: Arthur Rollins appeared in a short film documenting his wartime heroics.

STILL SMILING TODAY: Arthur Rollins appeared in a short film documenting his wartime heroics.

How Arthur and Sally the mule helped defeat the Japanese

WAR DIARIES: Arthur Valentine Holyoak, wrote about his experiences.

WAR DIARIES: Arthur Valentine Holyoak, wrote about his experiences.

Tales of bravery and bravado for King and Country

VARIETY: Cacti come in all shapes and sizes and some are beautiful flowering plants. Pictures by Ian Thwaites.

VARIETY: Cacti come in all shapes and sizes and some are beautiful flowering plants. Pictures by Ian Thwaites.

We all just love to talk about prickly subjects

EST BELLS: A panoramic view of Worcester Cathedral bell ringers, top. Left and above: The cathedral bells – 12 of them – are considered to be one of the finest rings in the country.

EST BELLS: A panoramic view of Worcester Cathedral bell ringers, top. Left and above: The cathedral bells – 12 of them – are considered to be one of the finest rings in the country.

If you fancy bell ringing, this could be your time to chime

SUCCESS IS NO ILLUSION: Charlie Williams pictured with his latest book, Made of Stone. 2213325901

SUCCESS IS NO ILLUSION: Charlie Williams pictured with his latest book, Made of Stone. 2213325901

Charlie’s tall tales

INSPIRED: Chris Wilson based the book on bedtime stories that he used to tell his children. 2113320601.

INSPIRED: Chris Wilson based the book on bedtime stories that he used to tell his children. 2113320601.

Chris’s own toy story... ...Or what happened when Dennis the duck and Rufus the rabbit came to the big city!

SUCCESS ON A PLATE: Chris Hughes at work. 1713299401.

SUCCESS ON A PLATE: Chris Hughes at work. 1713299401.

Chris cracks China

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Alwyn Davies, aged 73, is retiring from public life to take things a bit easier.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Alwyn Davies, aged 73, is retiring from public life to take things a bit easier.

The end of the road

REPLICA: Brian Ferris with his model of Worcester Cathedral, which has pride of place in his garden. Pictures by Paul Jackson. 1613296802

REPLICA: Brian Ferris with his model of Worcester Cathedral, which has pride of place in his garden. Pictures by Paul Jackson. 1613296802

A model citizen

TOASTMASTERS CONVERT: Steve Birch. “Now I can’t shut him up,” says his partner, Caroline.

TOASTMASTERS CONVERT: Steve Birch. “Now I can’t shut him up,” says his partner, Caroline.

Drop in and speakeasy

TOOLS: A computer user wears standard headphones to prevent the speech programme disturbing others and to allow the IT user to hear the speech programme without distractions.

TOOLS: A computer user wears standard headphones to prevent the speech programme disturbing others and to allow the IT user to hear the speech programme without distractions.

A vision to help others

ONE OF BUSBY’S BABES: Edwards’ glittering career was cut short in the 1958 Munich air disaster.

ONE OF BUSBY’S BABES: Edwards’ glittering career was cut short in the 1958 Munich air disaster.

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Laying claim to a legend

Unloading maize and rice. L

Unloading maize and rice. L

A man on a mission

IT AIN’T WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU SAY IT: Nikki Gittins, a graphic designer, is looking for people to come forward with their local words or phrases as part of the Local Language Project.

IT AIN’T WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU SAY IT: Nikki Gittins, a graphic designer, is looking for people to come forward with their local words or phrases as part of the Local Language Project.

It’s only words...

Photographs capture a truly memorable year

Photographs capture a truly memorable year

Photographs capture a truly memorable year

MUSIC FAN: Jill Terry has co-written new book Transatlantic Roots Music. Picture by Nick Toogood. 41151301

MUSIC FAN: Jill Terry has co-written new book Transatlantic Roots Music. Picture by Nick Toogood. 41151301

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Well would you believe it, city was soul of the party

INTERESTING FINDS: Dr Gerry Ronan takes a closer look at some of the artefacts he has picked up while out walking his dogs.

INTERESTING FINDS: Dr Gerry Ronan takes a closer look at some of the artefacts he has picked up while out walking his dogs.

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Prehistoric discovery could be a case for Time Team

GRUESOME TALES: Don Cochrane with his book, Crimes of Worcestershire. Picture by Jonathan Barry. BUY: worcesternews.co.uk. 39139402.

GRUESOME TALES: Don Cochrane with his book, Crimes of Worcestershire. Picture by Jonathan Barry. BUY: worcesternews.co.uk. 39139402.

Crime and punishment ...and gallows humour

A MILITARY MAN: George Lamb (George the III) pictured in 1973.

A MILITARY MAN: George Lamb (George the III) pictured in 1973.

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A moving tale as iconic city firm goes up for sale

EASY RIDER: Tony Gervis on his Harley Davidson, complete with shorts and Stetson, above, and a selection of some of his photos.

EASY RIDER: Tony Gervis on his Harley Davidson, complete with shorts and Stetson, above, and a selection of some of his photos.

Rattlesnakes and rodeos, all in a day’s work for Tony

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL: Vee Collette with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. She was based at a hospital at Kinrara, just outside Kuala Lumpur in the mid-1950s.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL: Vee Collette with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. She was based at a hospital at Kinrara, just outside Kuala Lumpur in the mid-1950s.

Traveller’s tales show Vee’s a real super gran

ALL ABOARD: The cadets in Worcester High Street.

ALL ABOARD: The cadets in Worcester High Street.

Ship-shape and Bristol fashion after 75 years

Making a song and dance out of church’s history

Making a song and dance out of church’s history

Making a song and dance out of church’s history

Chris examines the glassware at Stanbrook to make sure it is in tip-top condition.

Chris examines the glassware at Stanbrook to make sure it is in tip-top condition.

Move over Mr Carson, Chris is the real deal...

VICTORY: Winning the Championship trophy in 2011.

VICTORY: Winning the Championship trophy in 2011.

The tale of Cecil’s life so far

The shot from the top of the belltower at Worcester Cathedral. The two dots in the middle are vergers standing at the bottom.

The shot from the top of the belltower at Worcester Cathedral. The two dots in the middle are vergers standing at the bottom.

When Clive’s photographic career reached new heights

Want to know what legacy really is? Meet Ida Parkinson

Want to know what legacy really is? Meet Ida Parkinson

Want to know what legacy really is? Meet Ida Parkinson

BUMPER TO BUMPER: Images of Grimley Raceway from the past 50 years, including all the spills, thrills, bumps, bashes – and dust clouds.

BUMPER TO BUMPER: Images of Grimley Raceway from the past 50 years, including all the spills, thrills, bumps, bashes – and dust clouds.

Crash, bang, wallop... it’s just another day at Grimley

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‘Sir’ Alan is a man marching to the beat of his own drum

GOLDEN MEMORIES: AGK Brown about to break the tape to win the 4x400m relay final at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

GOLDEN MEMORIES: AGK Brown about to break the tape to win the 4x400m relay final at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

Don't you think we should practise this baton changing?

PRACTISE WHAT THEY PREACH: Karen Kingston’s husband Richard Sebok tries his hand at the art of bed thwacking.

PRACTISE WHAT THEY PREACH: Karen Kingston’s husband Richard Sebok tries his hand at the art of bed thwacking.

Need a new start? Try a bit of bed thwacking

MEMORIES: Jane Hill, pictured, with a scrapbook full of letters that she exchanged with Debbie Legere.

MEMORIES: Jane Hill, pictured, with a scrapbook full of letters that she exchanged with Debbie Legere.

Penpals’ Olympic promise is fulfilled... 36 years later

GUIDANCE: The charity St Basils runs a supporting lodging scheme which gives young people practical skills to cope with living on their own.

GUIDANCE: The charity St Basils runs a supporting lodging scheme which gives young people practical skills to cope with living on their own.

Helping teenagers to make their own way in the world

SOLUTION: Simon Martin, of Upper Welland, near Malvern, has produced a booklet on solving crosswords. Picture by Paul Jackson. 24062601

SOLUTION: Simon Martin, of Upper Welland, near Malvern, has produced a booklet on solving crosswords. Picture by Paul Jackson. 24062601

Simon’s clued up when it comes to crosswords

EXCELLENT SHOT: Allen Whitty was part of the 1924 Olympic team that won gold.

EXCELLENT SHOT: Allen Whitty was part of the 1924 Olympic team that won gold.

Army sharpshooter with Olympic gold in his sights

MAKING A SPLASH: Amy Smith, Caitlin McClatchey, Keri-anne Payne, Georgia Davies and Jemma Lowe.

MAKING A SPLASH: Amy Smith, Caitlin McClatchey, Keri-anne Payne, Georgia Davies and Jemma Lowe.

How her loving parents helped Amy go for gold

MEMORIES: Bob Toye, pictured left, was an extra in the filming of The Signalman, a ghost story by Charles Dickens.

MEMORIES: Bob Toye, pictured left, was an extra in the filming of The Signalman, a ghost story by Charles Dickens.

The day I got to carry Denholm Elliott’s leg

30 years of shining the spotlight on young talent

30 years of shining the spotlight on young talent

30 years of shining the spotlight on young talent

ON CALL: Brian Rush aboard the 1926 Morris which was Salisbury’s first motor appliance.

ON CALL: Brian Rush aboard the 1926 Morris which was Salisbury’s first motor appliance.

Being part of a brigade was full of excitement

The Petite Anse Hotel

The Petite Anse Hotel

The farming family with a real taste for adventure

FASCINATION: Little Henry Powe pictured with a Hornet as a seven-year-old in 1933. It was the first aircraft her ever flew in. 18031605.

FASCINATION: Little Henry Powe pictured with a Hornet as a seven-year-old in 1933. It was the first aircraft her ever flew in. 18031605.

A boyhood dream that saw Henry reaching for the skies

Mike Layland pictured in 2010 during his second term as mayor.

Mike Layland pictured in 2010 during his second term as mayor.

The Faithful City’s faithful servant for so many years

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Bringing us back down to earth without a bump

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A nicely aged vintage with a good nose and elegant finish

COACH: Les Bishop has had many honours bestowed on him for his dedication to helping youngsters. Picture by Nick Toogood. 14007901.

COACH: Les Bishop has had many honours bestowed on him for his dedication to helping youngsters. Picture by Nick Toogood. 14007901.

Owzat for a career! Les is man behind top cricketers

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Trying to give our ex-service personnel a fighting chance

DREAM COME TRUE: Martin Jones had the chance to drive one of the old steam locomotives thanks to Severn Valley Railway to mark his retirement after nearly 50 years of working on the railway.

DREAM COME TRUE: Martin Jones had the chance to drive one of the old steam locomotives thanks to Severn Valley Railway to mark his retirement after nearly 50 years of working on the railway.

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Nuclear waste, one derailed wagon and a very near miss

AT THE HELM: Colonel Andy Taylor.

AT THE HELM: Colonel Andy Taylor.

Arming the next generation with skills to cope with life

IS THERE SOMETHING OUT THERE? John Hanson and Dawn Holloway pictured with two of the four volumes that they have written and published.

IS THERE SOMETHING OUT THERE? John Hanson and Dawn Holloway pictured with two of the four volumes that they have written and published.

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The truth is out there and we’re trying to discover it

GOOD SPORT: Tilting at the Ring – an aerial version of the old cavalry sport of tent pegging.

GOOD SPORT: Tilting at the Ring – an aerial version of the old cavalry sport of tent pegging.

Olympic dream could have been reality for Worcester

Arthur ready to intervene to help his nephew in the cage in 1933, far left.

Arthur ready to intervene to help his nephew in the cage in 1933, far left.

Arthur’s rise from humble beginnings to the lion king

SNAPSHOTS IN TIME: Edward and Rosemary Williams pictured at Chinsurah, north of Calcutta, during their stay in India.

SNAPSHOTS IN TIME: Edward and Rosemary Williams pictured at Chinsurah, north of Calcutta, during their stay in India.

Malvern missionary shares his memories in new book

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