Church Interior

WORCESTERSHIRE AND DISTRICTS.
CHANGE RINGERS ASSOCIATION
A PEAL
OF
GRANDSIRE TRIPLES
27^TH OCTOBER, 1937
3 HOURS 4 MINUTES.
John C. Perkins. 1
Arthur J. Taylor. 2
John Hall. 3
J. William Heath. 4
Joseph Johnson. 5
Frank Sadler. 6
George A. King. 7
George Moisey. Tenor
CONDUCTED BY, J. D. Johnson
RUNG IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
JOHN DOUGLAS PETHARD, B.SC.
RINGER & CHORISTER
OF THIS CHURCH.
DROWNED WHILE ON HOLIDAY IN AUSTRIA.
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"

IN MEMORY OF
WILFRED BROADHURST CHAPMAN
VICAR 1948-57.

This Vestry Was Refurbished
In Memory Of
Catharine Marshall
1891 - 1975
Who Was For Many Years
Organist Of This Church

ST. JAMES CHURCH
THE BELLS HAVING BEEN REPAIRED
& REHUNG WERE PUT INTO SERVICE
AGAIN ON CHRISTMAS EVE 1950
Five of the Bells were
restored as memorials to
WILLIAM CARMONT ALLSEBROOK
(Vicar 1903-1945) (Treble)
GEORGE MOISEY (Clerk & Sexton) (Tenor)
GEORGE MOURILYAN SLADDEN
ELLEN ELIZABETH STEWART
JAMES and SARAH MAPSTONE
The cost of the remaining
three bells was borne by
The MOTHERS UNION & SANCTUARY GUILD
THE MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
BADSEY, ALDINGTON & WICKHAMFORD
BRITISH LEGION
W. B. CHAPMAN (Vicar)
G. A. KING
G. A. JONES
Wardens

IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FOR
ENGLAND AND HONOUR
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919.

"THEY ASKED LIFE OF THEE, AND
THOU GAVEST THEM A LONG
LIFE EVEN FOR EVER AND EVER."

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE
MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO
GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR
1939 - 1945.

"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"

Near this Place lies interr'd in hope
Of a Joyfull Resurrection the bodyes of
WILLIAM JARRETT,
Of Alldington in this Parish Gent: Aged 73
years who dyed Anno Domini 1681
and of JANE his wife the daughter of WILLIAM
WATTSON of Bengeworth Gent: who dyed
Anno Domini 1683, Aged 73 years,
by whom he had Issue three Sons
& two Daughters, THOMAS, AUGUSTIN &
JANE ley buried here with them and
MARY the youngest Daughter Married
HUMPHREY MAYO of hope in y^e County
Of Herreford Gent. And WILLIAM
the Eldest Son MARCHANT IN
London Set this Monument
In a dutifull & affectionate
memory of them, 1685

BELOW
LIE THE REMAINS OF
MARY HOPE.
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE
REV^D CHARLES BLOXHAM.
SHE DIED OCT^R 31 1836,
AGED 39 YEARS.

(STONEMASON: SHEPPARD SC. BRETFORTON.)

In Memory of the Rev^d JOHN RAWLINS A.M.
one of the Justices of the Peace for this County,
Rector of Leigh, near Worcester, and upwards of
50 Years Minister of Badsey and Wickhamford
Here, like a true and faithful Pastor he
began his labours, and here he Ended.
Knowledge and Learning, Religion and
Virtue were the distinguishing Ornaments of
his Life, and they happily closed the last
Scene of it with the fairest Pledges of
Honor and Immortality.
He was born October 26^th, 1707
and died November 3^d, 1784.

(Stonemason: W. Laughton. Pershore. FECIT)

IN MEMORY OF
PHILIP HENRY SPARROW
1911-1976
THIS TABLE IS GIVEN IN GRATITUDE
FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CHURCH
AND TO THE COMMUNITY.

BLESSED:ARE:THE:DEAD:WHO:DIE:IN:THE:LORD
LORD:NOW:LETTEST:THOU:THY
SERVANT:DEPART:IN:PEACE
MY:SPIRIT:HATH:REJOICED
IN:GOD:MY:SAVIOUR
IN:MEMORY:OF:EDWARD:APPELBEE
BORN:THE:NINTH:DAY:OF:JULY:1784
DIED:THE:TWENTY:THIRD:DAY
OF:DECEMBER:1851.

IN:AFFECTIONATE:MEMORY:OF:ANNE:THE:BELOVED:WIFE:OF:WILLIAM:GIBBS:OF:SONGAR:GRANGE
AND:ONLY:DAUGHTER:OF:EDWARD:AND:ELIZABETH:APPELBEE:BORN: 13TH NOVEMBER: 1834
DIED:22ND:MARCH: 1867:BURIED:AT:CLAVERDON:WARWICKSHIRE

IN MEMORY
of M^r Edward Seward, third Son
of the Late M^r John Seward Gent.
of this Parish
He ne'er the Heights and Depths of Science trod
His better Science was to serve his God
He ne'er with avarice Swell'd his Little Store
But liv'd the frugal Steward of the Poor
To raise his own he sunk no neighbours Fame
Blameless himself he would not others blame
From self blown Pride and vain Ambitions free
His highest Glory was Humility.
He died June the 21^st 1772 Aged 74
His Son in Law Mr Cartwright Morris
of London, Haberdasher
as a small Token of his Respect and Gratitude
Erected this Stone.

Year 1792.
A collection made in the Parish of Badsey to buy an
Instrument called the Bassoon with Books and reeds, That is to say
say for the use of y^e Choir of Singers belonging to Badsey Church, And at
Wickhamford Church if it's Agreable to the same Choir Service while,
And at no other place without leave of y^e Minister and Churchwardens
Of the Aforesaid Parish of Badsey, So long as y^e s^d Bassoon shall last.

1:6

This picture, painted by a parishioner
Michael Barnard, was based upon
a vision of our Lord Jesus Christ
seen by another parishioner, Samuel
Gresty, on Ascension Day, 1954.
The picture was given to Saint James's
Church, Badsey, by Samuel Gresty in
Thanksgiving to Almighty God.

IN MEMORY OF
HARRY STEWART 1899-1976
CHURCHWARDEN
AND OF HIS WIFE
EVELYN 1903-1973.

IN MOST LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR HERBERT SAVORY
RESIDENT OF ALDINGTON MANOR
FOR 28 YEARS
AS CHURCHWARDEN' HE GREATLY AIDED IN
THE RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH IN
1885, AND WAS A CONSTANT WORSHIPPER
NEAR THIS SPOT
HE DIED AT BURLEY, HAMPSHIRE 17TH JULY 1921
AND WAS THERE LAID TO REST.

(ENGRAVER: JONES AND WILLIS, LTD.)

TO THE DEAR AND HONOURED MEMORY
OF
LOUIS HENRY SPARROW,
CORPORAL, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT.
FOR 24 YEARS A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR
OF THIS CHURCH, AND FOR 14 YEARS ONE
OF THE BAND OF RINGERS
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT
GUEUDECOURT, FRANCE, OCTOBER 22^ND 1916,
AGED 33 YEARS
"LORD I HAVE LOVED THE HABITATION OF THY HOUSE,
AND THE PLACE WHERE THINE HONOUR DWELLETH."

Here lies the Body of
HENRY SEWARD Gen^t
Who departed this Life
The 16^th Day of August 1756
Aged 60 Years.
Also the Body of John the son
Of Henry Seward Gen^t & Mary
His Wife who departed this Life
The 3d day of March 1756
Aged 6 Weeks & 4 Days
And also the Body of the said
Mary Seward who departed
This Life the 2d Day of November
1770 Aged 89 Years.
Under the middle Stone near this
lies interred the Body of the Rev^d
Henry Seward who died Sep^r
1790 Aged 33 Years.
And under the same stone
Lieth Susanna his Wife.

(No inscription) - Taken from Badsey Church Notes: Richard Hoby who died 1616 and his wife Margaret. The tomb was erected by the daughter who married Richard Delabere.

Here lieth the Body of
EDWARD WILSON
Junior
He died Nov. 1737
AGED[ ---]
In Memory of ELIZABETH
WILSON the WIFE of EDWARD
WILSON, Junior who departed
this Life April the 13^th 1724
Aged[ -- ]
Years.

To
the Memory of
MARY WILSON, Wife of
EDWARD WILSON, Gent.
who departed this Life
the 26TH Novem^r 1791
Aged 38 YEARS
Also SARAH their Daughter
Who departed this Life
the 14^th January 1792,
Aged 6 Years
Also two Edwards, Sons of the
Above, who died in their Infancy
Also
In Memory of
EDWARD WILSON Gent.
who departed this Life
April the 17^th 1797,
Aged 48 Years.

Here lieth the Body
Of ELEONOR the Wife of
EDWARD WILSON
Junr. Who Departed this
Life November the 10^th 1727
Aged 35
Life is uncertain death is sure to all
Serve God in Youth ready to [----].

IN Memory of EDWARD
Son of THOMAS and
CATHERINE WILSON
he was Buried February 1749
AGED 86 YEARS
In Memory of
THOMAS WILSON and *CATHERINE
HIS WIFE. he died OCTOBER 17^th 1679
In the 49^th Year of his Age
She died July 30^th 1714
In the 82^nd Year of her Age
And also Elizabeth the Wife of EDW^d
Willson Daughter of Edward Lawrence
Of Little Comberton Gent. Who died
October 19^th 1722 in the 69^th Year of her Age.

This Earrly place and house of Clay bring them dissolved
And pass away Wee have A Building Firmer Stands
Than any house that made with hands serve God live just
Do not delay Such Blessed Mansion you'll enjoy.

To the Glory of GOD
And in memory of
THOMAS HENRY HUNT
M.A. student of Christ
Church Vicar of this
Parish 1852-1887 who
Died at Ruyton Park, Salop
8 July 1896. This window
is dedicated by his children.

To the glory of GOD and in Memory of
EUGENIE NARCISSE the beloved wife of Julius Sladden
This window is dedicated by her husband and children
Born 3 DEC 1854 Died 30 APRIL 1916
Such as are gentle, them shall he, learn his way.

HERE
Lyeth the Body of
JOHN SEWARD GENT:
Who Died December 26
1737 Aged 70
ALSO of MARY his Wife
who Died November 11
1740 Aged 71
Also SUSANNAH SEWARD
wife of the Rev^d HENRY
SEWARD departed this life
May 30^TH 1784 IN THE 29^TH
Year of her Age.

In Memory of
JOHN WILSON Gen^t
Son of EDW^D Gen^t
Who departed this Life
*July y^e 26^th 1798
Aged 21 Years
Blessed are the Dead which Die
In the Lord: even so saith y^e Spirit:
For they rest from their Labours:

IN HAPPY MEMORY OF JOHN DOUGLAS PETHARD AN EXMPLARY CHORISTER
AND LATER DEPUTY ORGANIST WHO DIED AUGUST 19TH 1937 AGED 23 YEARS - R.I.P.

Here lies the Body of
EDWARD WILSON Gent
Of this Parish
Who departed this Life
April the 19^th 1761
Aged 39 Years
ALSO
the Body of MARY the Wife
of EDWARD WILSON who departed this Life
the 28^th day of February
1777 Aged 58 Years
Here lie the remains of
Lieu^t EDWARD WILSON, R.M.
who died May 28^th 1837
Aged 44 Years
Also of SELINA MARIA and
ANN STEVENS WILSON
Who died in their
Infancy.

Sacred
to
the Memory of
FRANCIS WILSON
Son of EDW^D WILSON Gent.
Who departed this Life
February y^e 10^th 1798
Aged 22 Years

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DECIMUS AGG.

Titular Vicars of Badsey with Aldington
Before the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Badsey, like many other parishes of the
Vale, was a Chapel of the Abbey of Evesham, and was not under the jurisdiction
of the Bishop of Worcester. The Parish Priest was appointed by the Abbey and was
known as the Chaplain. The Chapelry was impropriated by Henry the Eighth to
Christ Church, Oxford, who have continued since to be rectors & patrons of the living,
and appoint a vicar or chaplain with the status of a perpetual curate. As the parish
was a "peculiar," and the minister was not instituted by the Bishop nor inducted by
the Archdeacon until recent times, little reference is to be found to its incumbents in the
Diocesan Registry. Since 1661 the benefices of Badsey & Wickhamford have been held
In plurality.

Ministers of Badsey

1525 Thomas James
1557 Thomas Scollowe (alias Allchurch)
1559 Thomas Weston (alias Honeyman)
1566 Richard Maunder
1571 John Jones
1575 William Crump
1586 William Phillips
C1590 ? Spenser
C1598 Richard Phelps
1619 John Samon, M.A. (Also Chaplain of All Saints Evesham)
1645 Richard Cragge, B.A. (Ch:Ch)
1661 William Millington, M.A..
1677 Charles Nixon, M.A.
1705 Robert Hill, M.A.
1731 John Rawlins, M.A. (Resided in Evesham)
1785 George William Auriol Hay Drummond, M.A. (Ch:Ch) Prebendary of York (non-resident)
1807 Charles Phillott, M.A. (Ch:Ch) (non-resident)
1852 Thomas Henry Hunt, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1887 Charles Granville Gepp, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1897 William Henry Price, M.A.
1903 William Carmont Allsebrook, M.A. Honorary Canon of Worcester.
1945 Jeffrey Graham Jeffreys, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1947 Wilfred Broadhurst Chapman, B.A., B.D.
1958 Peter Braby, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1973 Adrian Scudamore Leak, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1980 Peter Derek Mitchell
1997 Adrian Michael Hough Ph.D.
2005 Richard Leonard Court B.Th.
2016 Philip John Morton M.A.

Assistant Curates

1628 Francis Howard, B.A.
1699 John Skeate
1735 Thomas Cooke
1771 Thomas Ashfield
1775 John Southall
1781 Joshua Jennings
1782 Henry Seward, B.A. (Ch:Ch)
1784 Thomas Hayden
1785 George Kelly
1786 Joseph Parsons
1788 Daniel Jones
1808 William Dowell
1810 Robert Ffarmerie
1812 Robert Thomas St. Aubyn, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1813 William Squire Rufford, M.A. (Ch:Ch)
1819 Cudworth Bruck, M.A.
1820 Charles Bloxham, M.A.
1839 Thomas Robert Griffith, B.A.
1845 H. H. Victor.
1848 Edmund Boggis

ST. JAMES'S CHURCH
Badsey
Given in memory of
Arthur Francis Savory Sladden
by his wife
and children.

IN THANKFULNESS
TO GOD
AND AS A MEMORIAL TO
JULIUS SLADDEN CHURCHWARDEN FOR
35 YEARS
THE WALLS OF THIS
CHURCH WERE
PANELLED IN 1931
BY HIS CHILDREN
THE
PANELS ORIGINALLY
FORMED PART OF
THE PEWS GIVEN
TO THE CHURCH
CIRCA 1730 BY
WILLIAM SEWARD
AND REMOVED AT
ITS RESTORATION IN
1885
IN EVERY WORK THAT HE BEGAN IN THE SERVICE OF THE
HOUSE OF GOD, HE DID IT WITH ALL HIS HEART.
11 Chron.
31.V.21

THE LIGHTING OF THIS CHURCH
WAS INSTALLED BY HIS PARENTS
AS A MEMORIAL TO
SGT. RONALD WILLIAM BALLARD
ROYAL AIR FORCE, V.R.
KILLED IN ACTION 14TH OCT.1941.

IN HAPPY MEMORY
OF
ANNIE PITTARD
AND
ERNEST JONES.

THE GIFT OF
G. J. SAVORY
IN MEMORY OF
CANON W.C. ALLSEBROOK
VICAR 1903 -1945

A.M.G.D.
MAY SLADDEN
1879 ~1959
KATHLEEN SLADDEN
1881 ~ 1953
ETHEL SLADDEN
1882 ~ 1961
LOVED THIS CHURCH

This Bible
is humbly dedicated
to the Glory of Almighty God,
and the use of Badsey Parish Church,
by
Charlotte, Wife of Thomas Henry Hunt,
Vicar of the Parish & Rural Dean.
Easter Sunday, (her Birthday)
Jubilee-year 1887.