That's interesting to know... I knew of some parcels of land that were owned by the Colleges of Oxford in Aldington but was unaware of any outside of the village.
It looks like I will have to find an alternative route.
As for the other matter I mentioned, I can sort out some old photos and some history to go with them which might be of interest to the Society.
Hi, what a great website. Fanny was my 3rd great grandmother. Thank you for investing the time in writing about her life.
I’m related through the illegitimate daughter of Sarah Ann Wright. Kate Wright, my great grandmother, was born on the 14th November 1874 in Charlton near Evesham. This would be Fanny’s second Grand daughter called Kate Wright born in the space of 2 days. The fathers name on the birth certificate of my Kate would be left blank and in the 1939 register she would put her profession as School teacher. In 1903 she married James Kent Burkitt from Dublin in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. I possibly have a photograph from the wedding where there is Bride and Groom and two older ladies. One could be Fanny and the other Sarah Ann. On the wedding certificate there is a fictional Frederick Wright as Kate’s father and a Sarah Ann Glasbrook as a witness. In your story you report that the other Kate, daughter of Aldophus, was a pupil teacher staying with Rosa in 1891 - I think that was in fact my great grandmother. I think the other Kate was in Ohio by then with Aldophus and Emma.
What I like about this story is that even though Kate was illegitimate she staying in contact with her mother throughout her life. I have other ancestors who were less fortunate and grew up as orphans or in the workhouse.
I cannot attach photographs on here so if any of my relatives want a copy please send an email.
Many thanks for taking the time to write. I was totally unaware of a second Kate Wright, so have now updated this new information in the article about Fanny Wright.
With regard to Kate’s wedding photo, unfortunately one of the older ladies could not have been Fanny as she died in 1899.
We own a stationary engine delivered to Littleton and Badsey on sept 4th 1944 and thought you may be interested in it or even have some information about it . It is on its original lister trolley and will soon be working again as it is a double water pump and we have a passion for these engines.
Thank you for your email. I have checked with members of our Committee who might have knowledge about this, but I am afraid no one has any information.
Correction re. sale of Three Ways by Harold Idiens in 1952. This house was in fact sold by Mr and Mrs Idiens in August 1952, the principal reason being new residential building was to commence immediately next door to them. Mrs Idiens committed suicide in August 1952 and Mr Idiens followed the same action in January 1953.
I am excited to have received in the post this morning, T C Sparrow's book 'Digging for a living.' Although I do not have family from the area, I have connections to market gardening in Cheshire and I'm keen to learn more about this subject. I grow a small crop of assorted fruit and vegetables in my back garden each year and suspect this book will increase my knowledge. I can't wait to start reading. Many thanks to John Sharp for dealing with my request so promptly.
Hope you enjoy the book! If you have any queries, having read the book, don't hesitate to get in touch. We also have more articles about market gardening on the website.
Thank you. Your website is very informative. I have started to read some of the letters written by the school children. What beautiful writing they had and such a sense of community. There is so much information on this site, it may take me sometime to digest it all. Thank you, again.
Hi would anyone know of any photo's of a Henry Samuel Clements Master Butcher of Evesham (my grandad who I have never seen a picture of) who worked for John Byrd high st. Fred Stratford bridge st. and Wheatley the butchers in Evesham and Badsey. At one time they lived in the cottages called Tower View.
Can any member confirm that Margaret Moisey, dau. of George Moisey and Julia nee Gardner, was the same person who married Hans Werau in 1942 in the Wallingford Reg. District? In 1947 Hans changed his name to John Warren. Any information would be very gratefully received.
Can I ask what your interest is? Yes, your information is correct - I am their daughter. My father who was known as John Christopher Peter Warren died in 1980 and my mother in 2012 at the age of 97. I think you have the date of his naturalisation wrong - I’ve always understood it was 1942 - certainly before I was born in 1944.
Best wishes, Alex Withnall (nee Warren).
Hello Alex,
Thank you for your very prompt reply. My interest in your father stems from the internment identity card of his sister, Ilse Sara (aka Elizabeth) Werau - later Mrs William Marshall, which is illustrated in a book about evacuees during WW2 to a village in Nottinghamshire that is due to be published shortly. As a contributor and curious genealogist by nature Ilse’s and Hans’ story, particularly as they were children of Artur Marcell Werau, caught my attention. I have thought of penning a few words about them for a future newsletter or journal of the local history society. My 1947 reference your father was taken from the ‘London Gazette’, 25 April 1947, which published his change of name not naturalisation. I’d be happy to continue this correspondence privately if preferred.
Best regards,
Peter
Thank you for your reply. Happy to give you any further information if I can - probably best privately. My email address is alexwithnall@btinternet.com
"Uncle Des" was my Great-Grandmother's (Hilda Mae Harris nee Freeman) uncle. Until today I never knew my Great-Grandmother's real last name. She was born in the house in Wickesham, in the room with the bay window. I have a copy of this picture with her note on the back. She identified the house as being in Stratford-upon-Avon, but I always knew that they had lied about their name and obscured their background.
I knew my great grandmother, who died when I was 15. She lived with us.
I was flabbergasted to see a picture of this house on this page. The same picture is framed on my wall at home here in Maine, USA.
William George Harris II
Grand Organist of the Grand Lodge of Maine, AF&AM
I'm glad you found this article of interest, William. The story was certainly one of the most convoluted family histories, connected to Wickhamford, that I have come across ! The house you mention was in Evesham, not Stratford-upon-Avon.
Further to my reply in April, my colleague, Peter Stewart has delved one further generation back in the Pickering family. George Pickering's grandfather was also named George. He had married Dinah Parsons in 1821 and she was recorded as a widow in the 1851 census, but there seems to be no death record for George. A 'George Pickering' was found guilty of larceny at Worcester Court in 1848 and transported, almost certainly to Australia. It may be that the Pickering family hid this fact from the emigration officials when they went to the USA, in 1906, by changing their name to Freeman. This is only speculation, but a possibility. A footnote has been added to the article with this information.
I am looking for any info regarding Elizabeth Stanley (b. 1823 Demerara and possibly later named Eliza Machin) who was located at Feild Farm in the 1841 census with the Hopkins family.
Are you getting muddled up with another website? I'm afraid we do not have anyone by the name of Elizabeth/Eliza Stanley or Machin on our census returns.
Sorry, I can’t find exactly how I got here, but I clicked on a link which lead me here. She was at Field farm in 1841, but I guess that isn’t included in your site. I’m in the U.S. and know very little about the area. I would be very grateful for any more info. She is coming up in different searches, but I can’t find any details so far. I think she is the ancestor that I’m looking for, but I don’t have verification of the name Stanley, except that it is a prominent middle and first name in the family and our Eliza was born in Demerara in 1823. Thank you- Susan
This website is dedicated to the villages of Badsey, Aldington and Wickhamford in Worcestershire, England. I see that Demerara is now part of Guyana. There must be hundreds of Elizabeth Stanleys both on the American continent and in the UK, so you will need to check your sources very carefully. There must also be hundreds of Field Farms in the world. Our Field Farm in Wickhamford certainly never had an Elizabeth Stanley staying there. Good luck with your researches.
I’m so sorry. I was looking for Offanham Field Farm and Badsey was the only one I found and I was thinking it was part of the larger area of Offanham. I had no idea that there were many Field Farms, not knowing anything about that or the area. It is difficult to find ancestors. It takes a lot of hunting, when there is no verbal family history.
Thank you
Hi
I can tell you that the Revd Daniel Jones was either the son or the son-in law of Jane Thomas of Brynhope, Strata Florida, Cardiganshire. Jane died in 1800. His daughter Jane Margaretta was Jane Thomas' grandaughter.
The Revd Daniel was also related to Nathaniel Jones of Brynhope who was the nephew of Jane Thomas. Nathaniel died in 1801.
The Reverend Daniel Jones and his daughter Jane Margaretta are mentioned in both of the wills of the above. And Badsey is given as Daniel's address in the will of Nathaniel Jones.
Both wills are held at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and available to view online:
- Jane Thomas: https://viewer.library.wales/257464#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&manifest=https%3A%2F%…
- Nathaniel Jones: https://viewer.library.wales/851659#?c=&m=&s=&cv=1&manifest=https%3A%2F…
I hope this is of interest. - I came across your website whilst researching the Jones family of Brynhope in connection with my own ancestor, John Lloyd of Brynhope, whose 'sister' Catherine was married to Nathaniel's brother, John.
Best regards
Val
Many thanks for pointing us in the right direction for finding out more information about Reverend Jones - this has been most helpful. I have updated the information about Daniel Jones on our website.
Hi
I can tell you that the Revd Daniel Jones was either the son or the son-in law of Jane Thomas of Brynhope, Strata Florida, Cardiganshire. Jane died in 1800. His daughter Jane Margaretta was Jane thomas' grandaughter.
The Revd Daniel was also related to Nathianiel Jones of Brynhope who was the nephew of Jane Thomas. Nathaniel died in 1801.
The Reverend Daniel Jones and his daughter Jane Margaretta are mentioned in both of the wills of the above. And Bardsey is given as Daniel's address in the will of Nathaniel Jones.
Both wills are held aat the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and available to view online:
- Jane Thomas: https://viewer.library.wales/257464#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&manifest=https%3A%2F%…
- Nathaniel Jones: https://viewer.library.wales/851659#?c=&m=&s=&cv=1&manifest=https%3A%2F…
I hope this is of interest. - I came across your website as I am researching the Jones family of Brynhope in connection with my own ancestor, John Lloyd of Brynhope, whose 'sister' Catherine was married to Nathaniel's brother, John.
Best regards
Val
I have lived in USA for more than 30 years, and with one of my daughters spent quite some time researching our ancestors. My daughter found an article in your website from 1939 on the death of Mary Ann Knight (nee Collett) wife of then living Charles Knight. I have been aware for a long time how many Knights are in Badsey (I looked at the gravestones). I myself was born in Evesham and lived to age 17 in Harvington. Charles Knight was the older brother of my grandfather, Walter, who died in Harvington in December 1939. If any of your readers would like to share information, I would like to hear from them. I may be contacted via yaffy@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for your message. I’ve had a quick look on Ancestry to see how your grandfather fits into the Knights of Badsey. Unfortunately, your branch of the Knight family never appears to have lived in Badsey (Knight is an extremely common name throughout the Vale of Evesham). Walter Knight (1875-1939) born at Elmley Castle, and his older brother, Charles Knight (1860-1944) born at Bishampton, were the children of William and Ellen Knight. The Mary Ann Knight (née Collett) you refer to in your comment was the wife of Charles Knight (1861-1944), born and died at Badsey, who was the son of Richard and Jane Knight. An attempt to sort out the multitude of Knights may be seen in the article: Knight – A Top Ten Name in Badsey.
I enjoyed reading the biography of Robert Hamilton Grant Irvine on your site. I'm gathering information about his father, who visited Australia 1849-1850. He is part of my larger project to record the lives of over four thousand surgeons who came out to the Australian colonies in the nineteenth century. Anyone interested can see my work in progress online at the Australian Medical Pioneers Index
Lovely to hear from you. Do you have a photo of Rosway which we could add? It would be good to see what the house looks like. If you have something, please would you send to history@badsey.net.
Actually, re Hubert Charles Courtney Tanner, I wanted to reproduce the photos on the website page captioned 'Frederick Courtney Tanner and his wife Ethelwyn Florence Tanner (née Mourilyan) at their wedding in 1911'. If you could pass on that message I would be grateful. I have asked Marlborough College Archivist for photos etc of Hubert. I've also asked for permission to reproduce a Christmas card sent by Hubert and his wife Anne from HMS Grafton. It's amazing what one can dig up on the internet.
'Hubert died on 9th May 1940'. This should be 29th May on the website.
I have emailed a family member with regard to permission. and one of us will get back to you. In the meantime, I have amended Hubert's death date and added a little bit more information about HMS Grafton.
As one of Tony Royle’s grandchildren, (still living locally!) I was delighted to read your very interesting article about his life. I would love to see some of his paintings/ink drawings. Particularly the one which I was very pleased to see hanging in the blacksmith’s workshop, on visiting to have our horse’s shoe put back on in the 90’s! Sadly, I expect this disappeared when the property was sold/vacated. I do have a couple of ink drawings of Badsey that I could dig out for your records, if you would like. I remember visiting Tony’s home in Badsey as a very small child, and know he and Una were very happy there. Thank you again for your very interesting article. Best wishes.
Caroline Smith.
Lovely to hear from a member of Tony Royle’s family. When writing the article, I did leave a message on the Lambiek Comiclopedia website, hoping to hear from a family member, but that did not produce any results. The only paintings/drawings we know of are those shown in the article. If you have others, we would be very happy to include these – the best thing would be to scan them and send to history@badsey.net.
Good evening Maureen,
This is all quite exciting to discover all these things about my grandfather.
I am David George Bindon Royle, eldest son of Peter Bindon Royle. Heather is my eldest sister and Caroline is the youngest. We also have a brother named Vincent.
Tony Royle died when I was eight years old. I miss him even after all these years. When we lived at Wiliersey near Broadway, mother would drop us off at grandpa’s to baby sit while she did the shopping in nearby Evesham. Grandpa would keep us entertained by taking us for walks around to see the blacksmith in Badsey which we found fascinating.
Back at the Little Cottage, he would introduce us to his canary who would sing its little heart out in his conservatory. Then it would be a trip out into his garden to watch the goldfish in the pond. Such precious memories.
I have a number of his paintings. My favourite being the one he painted of the Cupid throwing a snow ball at a very pretty young lady. We believe the lady depicted in the painting is his first wife Lola.
Thank you Maureen for bringing my grandpa to the forefront of my memories. God bless you.
I'm so glad that you found this article and that it brought back happy memories of your grandfather. Do you have a photograph of Tony Royle? If so, and if you are happy for it to be published on the website, please would you scan and email to history@badsey.net.
Comments
Re: Wickhamford Lane
Hello.
Thank you for the quick response.
That's interesting to know... I knew of some parcels of land that were owned by the Colleges of Oxford in Aldington but was unaware of any outside of the village.
It looks like I will have to find an alternative route.
As for the other matter I mentioned, I can sort out some old photos and some history to go with them which might be of interest to the Society.
Kind Regards,
Lee
Fanny Careless and the two Kate Wrights
Hi, what a great website. Fanny was my 3rd great grandmother. Thank you for investing the time in writing about her life.
I’m related through the illegitimate daughter of Sarah Ann Wright. Kate Wright, my great grandmother, was born on the 14th November 1874 in Charlton near Evesham. This would be Fanny’s second Grand daughter called Kate Wright born in the space of 2 days. The fathers name on the birth certificate of my Kate would be left blank and in the 1939 register she would put her profession as School teacher. In 1903 she married James Kent Burkitt from Dublin in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. I possibly have a photograph from the wedding where there is Bride and Groom and two older ladies. One could be Fanny and the other Sarah Ann. On the wedding certificate there is a fictional Frederick Wright as Kate’s father and a Sarah Ann Glasbrook as a witness. In your story you report that the other Kate, daughter of Aldophus, was a pupil teacher staying with Rosa in 1891 - I think that was in fact my great grandmother. I think the other Kate was in Ohio by then with Aldophus and Emma.
What I like about this story is that even though Kate was illegitimate she staying in contact with her mother throughout her life. I have other ancestors who were less fortunate and grew up as orphans or in the workhouse.
I cannot attach photographs on here so if any of my relatives want a copy please send an email.
Tom
Re: Fanny Careless and the two Kate Wrights
Hello Tom
Many thanks for taking the time to write. I was totally unaware of a second Kate Wright, so have now updated this new information in the article about Fanny Wright.
With regard to Kate’s wedding photo, unfortunately one of the older ladies could not have been Fanny as she died in 1899.
Maureen
Lister B water pump
We own a stationary engine delivered to Littleton and Badsey on sept 4th 1944 and thought you may be interested in it or even have some information about it . It is on its original lister trolley and will soon be working again as it is a double water pump and we have a passion for these engines.
Re: Lister B water pump
Thank you for your email. I have checked with members of our Committee who might have knowledge about this, but I am afraid no one has any information.
Three Ways, Willersey Rd. Badsey
Correction re. sale of Three Ways by Harold Idiens in 1952. This house was in fact sold by Mr and Mrs Idiens in August 1952, the principal reason being new residential building was to commence immediately next door to them. Mrs Idiens committed suicide in August 1952 and Mr Idiens followed the same action in January 1953.
Re: Three Ways, Willersey Rd. Badsey
Thanks, Chris.
I have slightly altered the wording where this sad episode is mentioned, in the article on the Idiens family.
Tom Locke
Market Gardening
I am excited to have received in the post this morning, T C Sparrow's book 'Digging for a living.' Although I do not have family from the area, I have connections to market gardening in Cheshire and I'm keen to learn more about this subject. I grow a small crop of assorted fruit and vegetables in my back garden each year and suspect this book will increase my knowledge. I can't wait to start reading. Many thanks to John Sharp for dealing with my request so promptly.
Re: Market Gardening
Hope you enjoy the book! If you have any queries, having read the book, don't hesitate to get in touch. We also have more articles about market gardening on the website.
Re: Market Gardening
Thank you. Your website is very informative. I have started to read some of the letters written by the school children. What beautiful writing they had and such a sense of community. There is so much information on this site, it may take me sometime to digest it all. Thank you, again.
Henry Samuel Clements
Hi would anyone know of any photo's of a Henry Samuel Clements Master Butcher of Evesham (my grandad who I have never seen a picture of) who worked for John Byrd high st. Fred Stratford bridge st. and Wheatley the butchers in Evesham and Badsey. At one time they lived in the cottages called Tower View.
Margaret A Moisey
Can any member confirm that Margaret Moisey, dau. of George Moisey and Julia nee Gardner, was the same person who married Hans Werau in 1942 in the Wallingford Reg. District? In 1947 Hans changed his name to John Warren. Any information would be very gratefully received.
Re: Margaret A Moisey
Hi Peter
Can I ask what your interest is? Yes, your information is correct - I am their daughter. My father who was known as John Christopher Peter Warren died in 1980 and my mother in 2012 at the age of 97. I think you have the date of his naturalisation wrong - I’ve always understood it was 1942 - certainly before I was born in 1944.
Best wishes, Alex Withnall (nee Warren).
Re: Margaret A Moisey
Hello Alex,
Thank you for your very prompt reply. My interest in your father stems from the internment identity card of his sister, Ilse Sara (aka Elizabeth) Werau - later Mrs William Marshall, which is illustrated in a book about evacuees during WW2 to a village in Nottinghamshire that is due to be published shortly. As a contributor and curious genealogist by nature Ilse’s and Hans’ story, particularly as they were children of Artur Marcell Werau, caught my attention. I have thought of penning a few words about them for a future newsletter or journal of the local history society. My 1947 reference your father was taken from the ‘London Gazette’, 25 April 1947, which published his change of name not naturalisation. I’d be happy to continue this correspondence privately if preferred.
Best regards,
Peter
Re: Margaret A Moisey
Hello again, Peter
Thank you for your reply. Happy to give you any further information if I can - probably best privately. My email address is alexwithnall@btinternet.com
Kind regards, Alex.
Dessiechmun Freeman (nee Pickering)
"Uncle Des" was my Great-Grandmother's (Hilda Mae Harris nee Freeman) uncle. Until today I never knew my Great-Grandmother's real last name. She was born in the house in Wickesham, in the room with the bay window. I have a copy of this picture with her note on the back. She identified the house as being in Stratford-upon-Avon, but I always knew that they had lied about their name and obscured their background.
I knew my great grandmother, who died when I was 15. She lived with us.
I was flabbergasted to see a picture of this house on this page. The same picture is framed on my wall at home here in Maine, USA.
William George Harris II
Grand Organist of the Grand Lodge of Maine, AF&AM
Re: Dessiechmun Freeman (nee Pickering)
I'm glad you found this article of interest, William. The story was certainly one of the most convoluted family histories, connected to Wickhamford, that I have come across ! The house you mention was in Evesham, not Stratford-upon-Avon.
Re: Dessiechmun Freeman (nee Pickering)
Further to my reply in April, my colleague, Peter Stewart has delved one further generation back in the Pickering family. George Pickering's grandfather was also named George. He had married Dinah Parsons in 1821 and she was recorded as a widow in the 1851 census, but there seems to be no death record for George. A 'George Pickering' was found guilty of larceny at Worcester Court in 1848 and transported, almost certainly to Australia. It may be that the Pickering family hid this fact from the emigration officials when they went to the USA, in 1906, by changing their name to Freeman. This is only speculation, but a possibility. A footnote has been added to the article with this information.
Elizabeth Stanley
I am looking for any info regarding Elizabeth Stanley (b. 1823 Demerara and possibly later named Eliza Machin) who was located at Feild Farm in the 1841 census with the Hopkins family.
Re: Elizabeth Stanley
Are you getting muddled up with another website? I'm afraid we do not have anyone by the name of Elizabeth/Eliza Stanley or Machin on our census returns.
Re: Elizabeth Stanley
Sorry, I can’t find exactly how I got here, but I clicked on a link which lead me here. She was at Field farm in 1841, but I guess that isn’t included in your site. I’m in the U.S. and know very little about the area. I would be very grateful for any more info. She is coming up in different searches, but I can’t find any details so far. I think she is the ancestor that I’m looking for, but I don’t have verification of the name Stanley, except that it is a prominent middle and first name in the family and our Eliza was born in Demerara in 1823. Thank you- Susan
Re: Elizabeth Stanley
This website is dedicated to the villages of Badsey, Aldington and Wickhamford in Worcestershire, England. I see that Demerara is now part of Guyana. There must be hundreds of Elizabeth Stanleys both on the American continent and in the UK, so you will need to check your sources very carefully. There must also be hundreds of Field Farms in the world. Our Field Farm in Wickhamford certainly never had an Elizabeth Stanley staying there. Good luck with your researches.
Re: Elizabeth Stanley
I’m so sorry. I was looking for Offanham Field Farm and Badsey was the only one I found and I was thinking it was part of the larger area of Offanham. I had no idea that there were many Field Farms, not knowing anything about that or the area. It is difficult to find ancestors. It takes a lot of hunting, when there is no verbal family history.
Thank you
The Revd Daniel Jones (corrected)
Hi
I can tell you that the Revd Daniel Jones was either the son or the son-in law of Jane Thomas of Brynhope, Strata Florida, Cardiganshire. Jane died in 1800. His daughter Jane Margaretta was Jane Thomas' grandaughter.
The Revd Daniel was also related to Nathaniel Jones of Brynhope who was the nephew of Jane Thomas. Nathaniel died in 1801.
The Reverend Daniel Jones and his daughter Jane Margaretta are mentioned in both of the wills of the above. And Badsey is given as Daniel's address in the will of Nathaniel Jones.
Both wills are held at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and available to view online:
- Jane Thomas: https://viewer.library.wales/257464#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&manifest=https%3A%2F%…
- Nathaniel Jones: https://viewer.library.wales/851659#?c=&m=&s=&cv=1&manifest=https%3A%2F…
I hope this is of interest. - I came across your website whilst researching the Jones family of Brynhope in connection with my own ancestor, John Lloyd of Brynhope, whose 'sister' Catherine was married to Nathaniel's brother, John.
Best regards
Val
Re: The Revd Daniel Jones (corrected)
Hello Val
Many thanks for pointing us in the right direction for finding out more information about Reverend Jones - this has been most helpful. I have updated the information about Daniel Jones on our website.
Kind regards - Maureen Spinks
Re: The Revd Daniel Jones (corrected)
Thanks, Maureen, - I'll let you know if I find out any more!
Best regards
Val
Rev Daniel Jones
Hi
I can tell you that the Revd Daniel Jones was either the son or the son-in law of Jane Thomas of Brynhope, Strata Florida, Cardiganshire. Jane died in 1800. His daughter Jane Margaretta was Jane thomas' grandaughter.
The Revd Daniel was also related to Nathianiel Jones of Brynhope who was the nephew of Jane Thomas. Nathaniel died in 1801.
The Reverend Daniel Jones and his daughter Jane Margaretta are mentioned in both of the wills of the above. And Bardsey is given as Daniel's address in the will of Nathaniel Jones.
Both wills are held aat the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and available to view online:
- Jane Thomas: https://viewer.library.wales/257464#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&manifest=https%3A%2F%…
- Nathaniel Jones: https://viewer.library.wales/851659#?c=&m=&s=&cv=1&manifest=https%3A%2F…
I hope this is of interest. - I came across your website as I am researching the Jones family of Brynhope in connection with my own ancestor, John Lloyd of Brynhope, whose 'sister' Catherine was married to Nathaniel's brother, John.
Best regards
Val
Knight
I have lived in USA for more than 30 years, and with one of my daughters spent quite some time researching our ancestors. My daughter found an article in your website from 1939 on the death of Mary Ann Knight (nee Collett) wife of then living Charles Knight. I have been aware for a long time how many Knights are in Badsey (I looked at the gravestones). I myself was born in Evesham and lived to age 17 in Harvington. Charles Knight was the older brother of my grandfather, Walter, who died in Harvington in December 1939. If any of your readers would like to share information, I would like to hear from them. I may be contacted via yaffy@sbcglobal.net
Re: Knight
Thank you for your message. I’ve had a quick look on Ancestry to see how your grandfather fits into the Knights of Badsey. Unfortunately, your branch of the Knight family never appears to have lived in Badsey (Knight is an extremely common name throughout the Vale of Evesham). Walter Knight (1875-1939) born at Elmley Castle, and his older brother, Charles Knight (1860-1944) born at Bishampton, were the children of William and Ellen Knight. The Mary Ann Knight (née Collett) you refer to in your comment was the wife of Charles Knight (1861-1944), born and died at Badsey, who was the son of Richard and Jane Knight. An attempt to sort out the multitude of Knights may be seen in the article: Knight – A Top Ten Name in Badsey.
Robert Hamilton Irvine, surgeon, Bengal Medical Service
I enjoyed reading the biography of Robert Hamilton Grant Irvine on your site. I'm gathering information about his father, who visited Australia 1849-1850. He is part of my larger project to record the lives of over four thousand surgeons who came out to the Australian colonies in the nineteenth century. Anyone interested can see my work in progress online at the Australian Medical Pioneers Index
Re: Robert Hamilton Irvine, surgeon, Bengal Medical Service
Thank you for this information about the Australian Index.
Rosway house
Wow loved reading about Rosway in the Letters so much history in my house
Re: Rosway house
Lovely to hear from you. Do you have a photo of Rosway which we could add? It would be good to see what the house looks like. If you have something, please would you send to history@badsey.net.
Re: Rosway house
Please send email address and i will forward picture of Rosway House.
Hubert Charles Courtney Tanner
Actually, re Hubert Charles Courtney Tanner, I wanted to reproduce the photos on the website page captioned 'Frederick Courtney Tanner and his wife Ethelwyn Florence Tanner (née Mourilyan) at their wedding in 1911'. If you could pass on that message I would be grateful. I have asked Marlborough College Archivist for photos etc of Hubert. I've also asked for permission to reproduce a Christmas card sent by Hubert and his wife Anne from HMS Grafton. It's amazing what one can dig up on the internet.
'Hubert died on 9th May 1940'. This should be 29th May on the website.
Best wishes Michael
Re: Hubert Charles Courtney Tanner
I have emailed a family member with regard to permission. and one of us will get back to you. In the meantime, I have amended Hubert's death date and added a little bit more information about HMS Grafton.
Tony Royle, (Artist residing at The Little Cottage, Badsey
As one of Tony Royle’s grandchildren, (still living locally!) I was delighted to read your very interesting article about his life. I would love to see some of his paintings/ink drawings. Particularly the one which I was very pleased to see hanging in the blacksmith’s workshop, on visiting to have our horse’s shoe put back on in the 90’s! Sadly, I expect this disappeared when the property was sold/vacated. I do have a couple of ink drawings of Badsey that I could dig out for your records, if you would like. I remember visiting Tony’s home in Badsey as a very small child, and know he and Una were very happy there. Thank you again for your very interesting article. Best wishes.
Caroline Smith.
Re: Tony Royle, (Artist residing at The Little Cottage, Badsey
Lovely to hear from a member of Tony Royle’s family. When writing the article, I did leave a message on the Lambiek Comiclopedia website, hoping to hear from a family member, but that did not produce any results. The only paintings/drawings we know of are those shown in the article. If you have others, we would be very happy to include these – the best thing would be to scan them and send to history@badsey.net.
Re: Tony Royle, (Artist residing at The Little Cottage, Badsey
Good evening Maureen,
This is all quite exciting to discover all these things about my grandfather.
I am David George Bindon Royle, eldest son of Peter Bindon Royle. Heather is my eldest sister and Caroline is the youngest. We also have a brother named Vincent.
Tony Royle died when I was eight years old. I miss him even after all these years. When we lived at Wiliersey near Broadway, mother would drop us off at grandpa’s to baby sit while she did the shopping in nearby Evesham. Grandpa would keep us entertained by taking us for walks around to see the blacksmith in Badsey which we found fascinating.
Back at the Little Cottage, he would introduce us to his canary who would sing its little heart out in his conservatory. Then it would be a trip out into his garden to watch the goldfish in the pond. Such precious memories.
I have a number of his paintings. My favourite being the one he painted of the Cupid throwing a snow ball at a very pretty young lady. We believe the lady depicted in the painting is his first wife Lola.
Thank you Maureen for bringing my grandpa to the forefront of my memories. God bless you.
David Royle.
Re: Tony Royle, (Artist residing at The Little Cottage, Badsey
I'm so glad that you found this article and that it brought back happy memories of your grandfather. Do you have a photograph of Tony Royle? If so, and if you are happy for it to be published on the website, please would you scan and email to history@badsey.net.