We record with regret the death at Worcester of Mr John Hardiman, a former resident in Badsey, and a staunch supporter of the Parish Church. He was a member of the choir for some years, and also filled the position of Foreman Chimer at one period. In his capacity of village blacksmith he fitted most of the ironwork required at the time of the church restoration, which evidence of his handiwork will long remain. Since the re-hanging of the bells he has more than once paid a visit to assist in ringing, and the muffled peal given by the ringers from our belfry upon St Thomas' Day, the date of his funeral, was a fitting tribute of respect to his memory.
Published in the January 1908 parish magazine.