ASTLEY, William Constantine (1919-2004) - A Wickhamford doctor
Many who have visited Evesham Community Hospital will be aware of the William Astley ward that was named after a local GP, William Constantine Astley, M.B., ChB., D.R.C.O.G.
Early life
Green Leys
How did the road get its name?
Green Leys is so-called because of its proximity to areas of land called The Green and The Leys.
Wickham Close, Wickhamford
How did the road get its name?
Wickham Close is so-called because of its proximity to Wickham Farm.
When did housing development begin?
Wickham Close is a small private housing development of ten detached houses built in about the 1980s. A further house (1A) was built at a later date.
Numbering system
The numbers are 1-8 (with 1A added at a later stage) and two houses, Touchstone and Glenfield, without a number.