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HORNE, Lionel Edward (1880-1955) – from passive resistance to pillar of the community

In November 2020, Christopher Horne contacted the Badsey Society after having read about Francis Horne who lived in Badsey in the 17th century.  He pointed out that there had been Hornes living in Badsey in the early 20th century, and indeed, he had only recently discovered that his father, Frederic Thomas Horne, had been born in Badsey in 1917.

Saturday 23 January 1943 – Death and funeral of Harold Cave

LOSS TO LOCAL FOOTBALL – Death of Mr H J Cave of Badsey

We regret to record the death of Mr Harold John Cave of Sandford Villa, Badsey, in Evesham Hospital on Monday night following an operation.

Mr Cave, who was a well-known football referee, was 54.  He was the only son of the late Mr Cave and Mrs Cave of Holdenby, Northamptonshire, and came to Badsey with his parents at the age of 10.  On leaving school he entered the market gardening industry, being employed by Mr C A Binyon.  Later he went into business on his own account.

Saturday 26 March 1904 – Badsey passive resisters charged with non-payment of the poor rate

PASSIVE RESISTERS AT EVESHAM – THE PART PAYMENT QUESTION

At the Evesham County Petty Sessions on Monday before Messrs R F Tomes (chairman), T Adkins, A H Martin and T Byrd, Lionel Edward Horne, gardener, Aldington, was charged with non-payment of poor rate, 12s.  Defendant said he was willing to pay all but the education part of the rate.  Later he said:  “Mr Chairman, I am willing to pay ….”

The Chairman (severely):  “We can’t listen to that.  We shall issue an execution warrant today.”