100 years ago - January 25, 1902

Evesham: Arthur Sale, an ostler, and George Steptoe, a labourer of Swan Lane, were summoned for committing a breach of the peace by fighting in Bridge Street on December 31. Defendants said they were gaming, not fighting. PC Rogers said while he was on duty by the town hall at 10pm, he saw defendants fighting in the street. He went towards them and Steptoe picked up a stone to throw at Sale. Steptoe said that after being turned out of the Coffee Tavern, Sale hit him across the face, and so he picked up a stone to throw at him. Both were discharged on paying costs of 4s each.

75 years ago

January 22, 1927

Evesham: On Thursday last week the children of Sedgeberrow had their Christmas tree and party. There were 120 children and mothers present at the excellent tea served by the Ladies' Sewing Guild. The tree was laden with presents and the hall was beautifully decorated. The children gave three hearty cheers on the motion of the Vicar, to all those who had worked so hard to make the evening such a success.

50 years ago

January 26, 1952

Evesham: More than 50 people are anxious to build houses for themselves in Evesham on building plots made available by the town council. The council's housing committee decided on Monday evening to increase the ratio of private building licenses granted in 1952 to 40 per cent of the total number of houses authorised by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government.

25 years ago

January 27, 1977

Evesham: Less than 24 hours after voting for free car parking throughout the Wychavon area, district council workmen were taking down the barriers at the Oat Street car park in Evesham. Members of Wychavon on Tuesday, demanded a recount when the vote on whether or not to adopt free parking in the district resulted in a tie. The vote was pushed through by chairman R J Beckley who voted in favour.