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JONES, Bertram Alfred (1885-1969) – master ivory carver of Vine Cottage, Badsey

“Mr & Mrs Bertram Jones were the gift to Badsey of Hitler’s blitz.”  This was the final sentence in the obituary in the August 1968 parish magazine for Mrs Ellen Marie Jones.  She was the widow of Bertram Jones, a master ivory carver from Hackney, London.  They had been bombed out of their home during the Second World War and had sought refuge in Badsey, where they remained for the rest of their lives. Bertram’s family for several generations had been involved in the ivory trade.  This is his story.

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Saturday 7 September 1963 – Old Craftsmen of the Midlands

Still make their own shoes

Mr R Caswell of Badsey, near Evesham, learned to nail on horses’ shoes (in his father’s business) while still at school, and was frequently left to get on with the job by himself.

Mr Caswell, and his second son David, often shoe as many as 11 horses a day, and although ready-made shoes can be bought, the Caswells refuse to debase their craft and still make their own shoes.

He is also a craftsman in wrought iron, and has made many examples of chandeliers and gates, with tools which he has created himself.

Friday 2 December 1949 – Badsey Fire Station to be handed over for the extension of Badsey churchyard

EXTENSION OF BADSEY CHURCHYARD – Parish Meeting Approval

A special parish meeting to discuss the question of the transfer of land belonging to the parish for incorporation into the extension of St James’s churchyard, was held at the Council School on Monday evening.  Mr C A Binyon, Chairman of the Parish Council, presided, and about 30 parishioners were present.

Saturday 24 August 1907 – Joseph Hartwell summoned for failing to support his mother

EVESHAM – MAINTENANCE CASE

Joseph Hartwell, labourer, Sharps Row, Badsey, was summoned for failing to support his mother, whereby she became chargeable to the Evesham Union.  Defendant did not appear.  Mr R R Smith, relieving officer, said defendant had offered 1s per week.  Defendant as ordered to pay 1s a week and costs.
 

Saturday 18 June 1938 – Death of William Basil James Allsebrook

VICAR OF BADSEY BEREAVED – DEATH OF MR W B J ALLSEBROOK

Deep sympathy will be extended to Canon W C Allsebrook (Vicar of Badsey and Rural Dean of Evesham) in the death of his only son, Mr William Basil James Allsebrook, who died at Badsey Vicarage on Tuesday.

Mr Allsebrook, who was 24 years of age and a native of Badsey, had never experienced good health, and had been seriously ill for six months before his death.

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