100 Years Ago October 29 1904

However much one likes to see progress, one cannot but have a slight feeling of regret at seeing some of the old houses in Evesham pulled down and replaced by modern red brick erections. The house next to Almswood, occupied for generations by the Field family, has just been demolished, and this was of considerable interest, as being associated with one of the pioneers of the gardening industry, Mr. Stephen Field. Mr Field was born in, we believe, 1786, and was one of the chief gardeners of his day. The condition of the industry in those days were very different. Most of the produce was taken on pack horses to Birmingham and sold in the market without the aid of commission agents.

75 Years Ago

October 26 1929

That the townspeople generally of Evesham failed to realise what the Boys' Club was doing for the town in the making of citizens for the future was a statement made by Mr. F. T. Willmott, Evesham's prospective mayor, at the annual general meeting of the Evesham Boys' Club, held at the club on Wednesday evening. There was a crowded attendance of members, their parents and friends, and the proceedings were carried through in an enthusiastic manner. The Management Committee report stated that at the end of the club's third year on September 30th, the membership comprised 250 boys, of whom 54 had joined during the previous twelve months.

50 Years Ago

October 30 1954

After considering the report of a special meeting of the Housing Committee, Pershore Rural District Council decided on Tuesday not to adopt a scheme for allocating council houses to "key workers." Presenting the minutes of the special meeting, Mr. S. G. Parkes, chairman, said that after long discussion the Housing Committee had felt that the present procedure was best and no improvement could be suggested. The minutes stated that Mr. Parkes had proposed and Mr. J. P. T. Hopwood seconded that the Tenancies Sub-Committee be empowered to consider key workers in industry for the tenancies of council houses, but the proposal received no support.

25 years Ago

November 1 1979

The march of technological progress could spell the end of the Evesham telephone exchange and put about 50 people out of work. Talks have started between the Post Office and the union concerned over the plans, and staff at the exchange are already drawing up their battle lines and drafting a letter of protest to the Post Office. Mr Gerry Slaven told the Journal that one of the options under consideration was the closure of the Evesham exchange at some future date.