Friday 16 January 1953 – Funeral of Edith Alice Kerr, aged 87
BADSEY – THE LATE MRS E A KERR
Saturday 27 March 1909 – Death of Joyce Poole, aged 65
BADSEY – DEATH OF MRS POOLE
Saturday 29 October 1904 – Death of John Poole, aged 54
DEATH OF MR JOHN POOLE
PHILLIPPS, Thomas Sir (1792-1872) - his half acre of land in Wickhamford
In 1836, the Tithe Commutation Act was introduced to bring an end to the system of tithes in England, where tenants had to pay the landowner with one tenth of the produce on their land. As part of this procedure, in each village, a tithe map was produced, together with a list of landowners, tenants, acreage, names of the parcel of lands and the tithes paid. These amounts were paid at this time, rather than produce. In 1842, a tithe map and list were produced for Wickhamford, which showed that nearly all of the acreage was owned by Lord Sandys of Ombersley.
Richard Phillips Memorial Lecture - Life as an MP
We are delighted that our MP, Nigel Huddleston (who is also a Badsey Society member), has agreed to deliver the 2026 Richard Phillips Memorial lecture. As many of you will know, until his untimely death, Richard was a neighbour of Nigel’s at the Manor House. Nigel will entertain us with a light-hearted talk about life as an MP. The talk will take place at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club.
Visit to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
We had an excellent day trip to London with a free 75-minute guided tour of the Houses of Parliament followed by a guided tour of Westminster Abbey. Almost a quarter of our membership came on the outing. For the full story of the outing, please go to: Badsey Society visit to the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey.
A House through Time – The history of Harrington House
Maureen Spinks, who has lived literally in the back garden of Harrington House for the last 32 years, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “A House through Time – The history of Harrington House”.
With apologies to David Olusoga for borrowing the title of his popular BBC2 series, Maureen will look at history within the walls of one house. She will delve deep into the lost lives of the inhabitants – under the same roof, decades apart.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
Recent Notable Finds in Worcestershire
Susheela Burford, Finds Liaison Officer for Worcestershire and Warwickshire, Portable Antiquities Scheme, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “Recent Notable Finds in Worcestershire”.
Members free; non-members £2.50.
Victorian Rural Women in South Worcestershire
Carol Wood, Community Project Officer at Explore the Past, Worcester, will give a talk at Badsey Community Sports & Social Club entitled “Victorian Rural Women in South Worcestershire”. Formerly a teacher, Carol is passionate about helping all customers at The Hive in Worcester, and children in particular, to learn from primary sources.
Members free; non-members £2.50.