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JONES, John (1759-1850) – Of The Laurels, High Street, Badsey, a major landowner

At the time of Aldington and Badsey enclosures, in 1808 and 1815 respectively, John Jones was a major landowner in the village.  His family had owned land in the village for several generations.

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Family Background

John Jones was born at Badsey in 1759, the eldest of four children of Piercy Jones (1710-1802) and his wife, Elizabeth Squire (née Silvester).  He was baptised at St James' Church, Badsey, on 28th October 1759.

SMITH, William (1877-1921) -Tenant Farmer then Owner of Pitchers Hill Farm

This article concerns William Smith, his two wives – Elizabeth Pope and Annie Sheward – and his 13 children born between 1901 and 1921.  William Smith lived almost all his life at Pitchers Hill Farm, Wickhamford.  He fathered eight children with Elizabeth and five with Annie.  After his death, Annie, was mother to two more children.

Trails Orchard

How did the road get its name?

Trails Orchard is so-called because this small housing development was built on land which used to belong to the bungalow named Trails End, 36 Bretforton Road.

When did housing development begin?
In about 2018, three bungalows were built off the track leading from Bretforton Road to Newey.

Numbering system
Numbers run sequentially from 1-3, all built on the south side.
 

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HALL, Hannah (1780-1863) – her tragic death at Wickhamford in 1863

Hall Family background

Hannah Viner married Charles Hall at the Church of St John the Baptist, Wickhamford on 6th November 1802.  He had been born in Mickleton, Glos., in about 1790.  She was born in Wickhamford in 1780, the daughter of John and Sarah (née Finch) who had married in the parish on 3rd April 1774.  This couple went on to have nine children baptised in Wickhamford between 1778 and 1796.

Knitted Bible Exhibition in St James’ Church, Badsey

The famous Knitted Bible is in Badsey!  It is on display in St James’ Church until Sunday 22nd August 2021, so hurry along to view the amazing figures lovingly created.  There are 34 biblical scenes entirely knitted by hand.

The Knitted Bible’s usual home is St George’s Church, Hartlepool, but it goes on tour from time to time.  It should have come to Badsey last year but, because of the pandemic, had to be deferred for a year.

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