1982-1988 Church Restoration

One hundred years after a huge restoration project took place at St James’ Church, Badsey, in 1885, another major restoration project was undertaken. An appeal had initially been launched in 1982. Work was completed in 1988.

1974 - Architectural plan showing proposals for reduction in sound emission from belfry, St James' Church

1981 - 1988 - Appeals Committee file for the restoration of Badsey Church

1982 May 5 - Draft article sent to The Evesham Journal concerning Badsey church tower restoration

1982 May 21 - Article in The Admag, "Church launches £10,000 appeal"

1982 May 27 - Article in The Evesham Journal, entitled "£20,000 needed, Big appeal for Badsey church repairs"

1982 May 29 - 31 - Spring Holiday Flower Festival in aid of Badsey Church Tower Appeal Fund

1982 May 31 - Spring Bank Holiday Badsey Bonanza in aid of Badsey Church Tower Appeal Fund

1982 May - Leaflet entitled "Save your church tower, £10,000 needed"

1983 May 30 - Spring Bank Holiday Badsey Bonanza 2 in aid of Badsey Church Tower Appeal Fund

1983 Jun 10 - Article in The Admag, "The sun shines on Badsey!"

1984 Jun - Newspaper article about the restoration of Badsey church roof

1985 Jan - Proposition for continuation of the appeal for the restoration of Badsey church tower

1985 Jul 19 - Garden Party at Cherry Orchard, Aldington, in aid of Badsey Church restoration appeal

1986 Apr - Specification of work and materials required in connection with repairs to Badsey church tower

1988 May 29 - Programme for a Celebration Songs of Praise to mark the Restoration of St James' Church, Badsey

Undated - Architectural plan showing proposed alterations in north transept

Undated - Quinquennial structural survey report of St James' Church, Badsey