If my genealogical research is correct and I am following the right line of my ancestry, I believe I am a great-great-great granddaughter of Thomas Thorp (1780-1848) who was part of the family who owned the silk mill in Badsey. I have found your article about the Thorp family and the mill extremely interesting and it has made some of my research a lot easier. I think I am on the correct ancestral route as some of your information in the article ties in with information I had already found. I hope to visit Badsey at some time in the future
with reference to pic and details of Sherwood farm the notes say this house / bungalow was built in the 1960s can I confirm this is wrong information . the house was built in 1975 as it was built by my father.
I am related...through my Mum, who was an Agg. I will have to visit Badsey soon....I’m sure there are relations of mine still around. Decimus Agg was related to us.
There are lots of descendents of Decimus Agg still around so well worth a visit to Badsey. There are 21 Agg family members listed in the Stewart of Badsey Family History, dating back to 1770.
I note that Arthur did medical research, as did my father. I will trace the work he did through Wellcome Trust and/or BMJ and it would be interesting to find if they were similar. I have also traced other ancestors involved in Medical research - perhaps its carried in the Genes!
My father was James Mourilyan TANNER I have been working on the Tanner tree for a number of years and have seen Julian Sladden but have not followed it up. You have done some wonderful work and I am now going off again on a search for your
I am after information of a person named G E Knight, from your excellent website this could possibly be Gertrude Elizabeth Knight (b. 1895/6) OR George Edgar Knight (b. 1909), with particular reference to the registration of an Austin 7 motor car, made on 22nd October 1934 - registration mark WP6980 - I now own that car! I have just acquired a copy of the licensing entry from Worcestershire County Council and I was delighted to discover the original owner's name, albeit it could be one of two possibilities! I would like to know if anyone, or a family descendent of either the above could confirm who was the first owner and if they can recall the car and its early history - up to 1955 (I know the owner was then Arthur William Coole of Yew Tree Cottage, Earles Croome, Worcester. I have fully restored the car and it has been on the road since March 2015. The Austin was painted grey with black wings (as it is now). Here's hoping that someone has information, many thanks.
It seems likely that the owner was George Edgar Knight (born 18th May 1908). At the time of the 1939 register, he was living at Lidcombe, Albert Road, Evesham, with his wife, Dorothy. He was then working as Deputy Surveyor for Evesham Rural District Council. He later moved to Moreton-in-Marsh when he became Surveyor for North Cotswold District Council. As a professional man, it is quite likely that he would have been a car-owner. Apparently he was a very good footballer (you can see a photo of him as a schoolboy) and played in the county team. He was still playing football after the Second World War; Terry Sparrow recalls him returning to Badsey to play.
What a fantastic website. Lovely to see Don Barnard's reflections of William Barnard, my 3rd great grandfather. He seems like he was quite a character. Keep up the good work.
I am currently compiling my family history of which my great (x3) grandfather was James Myatt (1804-1879). Is it possible to view the James Myatt items in your archives?
I have a photograph of what appears to be a large gathering of the Myatt family (38 persons), which I believe was taken in Offenham, and a map of Offenham entiltled 'Appeal by Mr J Haskins.' The latter was in the possession of my late great aunt, Elizabeth Myatt, and it is a mystery as to why she had it. I can provide copies of both if they are of interest or you can assist with any further information for which I would be very grateful.
Our archives are located in a storage room in Badsey Remembrance Hall. Do you live close to Badsey? If you send me an email via history@badsey.net, we can organize a time when someone may be able to let you have access to view the items concerning the Myatt family.
Roger,
A belated response to your letter but have you looked through my book on Offenham Church & Churchyard where I show pictures of Myatts headstones, including that of James Myatt (1804-1879). I also did a bit of research on James Myatt, shown on Page 3 in the book which is available for viewing on this web site.
So pleased to have this article. My Great Grandfather was Sidney William Carter 1873-1925. This will help with the family history project I am working on. Will welcome an other info as well.
Thanks for your comments, Belinda, and good luck with your own research. I had a great time preparing the Carter article from a number of sources and am glad that you found it useful.
Hi, I am undertaking an early music MA and I have seen that the church warden accounts for 1529-1710 have been transcribed in Midland Antiquary 1882. Does anyone know if there is a pdf version available?
You have probably seen the Churchwardens’ Accounts which we have on our website, but I am not aware of the Midland Antiquary transcription which you refer to - sorry not to be of more help. Perhaps the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service may be able to assist.
I've got no connection to these villages, so came across the site looking for inspiration - and it's delivered it in spades! There has been such a huge amount of time invested in the research, and the presentation of the website has made it very accessible. Congratulations to all concerned.
Vivian Charles Buckley (Author of "The Good Years", "With A Passport And Two Eyes") described the Vale of Evesham and its surrounding countryside as 'English country living at its best'.
We plan to visit your beautiful Cotswolds this late May especially around Wickhamford Manor, Weathervane Cottage and surrounding countryside. Thank you.
I have just come across your message of 23rd March regarding Vivian Charles Buckley and your intention to visit Wickhamford.
If you have not already done so you may be interested in looking at the article and photos of the Sandys Arms, Wickhamford. V.C. Buckley stayed there whilst writing 'Tickets, please'.
If you scroll down the article and after the photo of Bertram Ockwell there are a couple of items relating to Mr Buckley.
Sadly The Sandys Arms is no longer a pub. The area around Wickhamford Manor has been altered slightly by the current owner but Weathervane Cottage looks much the same as when V.C Buckley was staying in the village.
I do hope you enjoy your visit to Wickhamford and the Vale of Evesham.
Regards
Valerie Harman
My sincere apology. I happen to see your response three days ago after we arrived back from our trip to Europe. I also have in my possession VC Buckley’s “With A Passport and Two Eyes” and “Draw Back The Curtains” which drew on a description of historical view of life long past. Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate a copy of “Tickets Please” to-date.
Prior to our departure for the UK in May, we received a gracious invitation from Shirley and Alan Tutton for coffee aboard their cabin cruiser in Evesham and a cruise to view the local area from the River Avon. They are such a delightful generous couple who proceeded to share historical tidbits of the surrounding area and then later escorted us to see Wickhamford Manor, the church adjoining the manor where Penelope Washington is buried, Weathervane Cottage and the Fleece Inn where we enjoyed a sumptuous late lunch. I even sat in the chair in the same spot in the Fleece Inn where the photograph taken by Vivian Charles Buckley in the 1930’s and pictured on Page 51 of his 1967 book (“The Good Life – Between the two World Wars with a Candid Camera”).
We would not have had the wonderful opportunity to see and learn more about the local history of the Vale of Evesham without Shirley’s and Alan’s generous assistance, friendship and time given so freely of which we are indeed very grateful for.
Good afternoon -- Wow, how this site has developed in the 8 or so years since I last looked at it!
I am delighted to know that Sladden family letters are being transcribed and made digitally available.
I am particularly interested in the correspondence between John Mourilyan and his daughter Eugenie (Sladden). John's second wife, Mary Anna, is my third great aunt and I have spent quite a lot of time researching them both.
I am wondering if there are plans to digitize any of those many letters...I live in Canada and though I looked at a couple of them when in Worcester a few years ago, it is doubtful if I will get back there again.
Regards
Lesley Wood
We are delighted to hear that you are appreciative of the hard work put in by our team of transcribers - it has very much been a labour of love over the last few years. For the time being, our efforts have been concentrated solely on the First World War period. We are still finishing off our WW1 project but, who knows, perhaps in a few years' time we might have the time and energy to look at other periods covered by the letters.
It is a lot of fun reading the transcribed letters. AND I really appreciate that you have posted the reference numbers and dates for the letters. This has already helped me pinpoint letters from John to Eugenie corresponding to dates of deaths in the family, so it will be easy for me to order these particular letters from the Beehive.
Charles Inwood was my grandfather on my mother's side and I am interested to come across your website and his bio. Some of it was new to me but I can add more info (and correct something) if you would be interested.
Many thanks for your email. Yes, we will be happy to add more information and make corrections. Do you have a photograph of Charles Inwood by any chance? Please email anything you have of interest to history@badsey.net.
I was absolutely thrilled to come across this site whilst looking for the family of Robert Hamilton Irvine MD. (His son Cyril Hunter Hamilton Irvine was my paternal great great grandfather). I have gleaned a lot of interesting information from this site. Thank you so much. Linda
Robert Hamilton Irvine MD was my 2nd gt grandfather his son Cyril Hunter Hamilton Irvine KC. my gt grandfather, making Amy and Esther my gt. aunts. I would like to find out more about their lives. I didn't know that Amy had a daughter and am interested in that. Also would appreciate it if anyone has any photos of her with husband Thomas Burton Mourilyan. I have one of Amy but not of Esther.
Thank you for your email. All the information we have may be found in the biographies of Amy Mourilyan and Esther Irvine. There are also a number of photographs at Worcestershire Record Office which are probably photos of the Mourilyan family as they were taken at French photographic studios, but sadly they are unnamed. These may viewed in the photo gallery called “Mourilyan Family in France”. You say that you have a photograph of Amy. With your permission, we would love to publish this on our website. If you are happy for this, please send a JPEG to history@badsey.net.
Delighted that you have found the article on Bernard Barton informative. Just to let you know that a book is being written about Badsey at the time of the Great War, due for publication November 2018, timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the war. Bernard Barton will be mentioned in the book. Check out our website nearer the time to find out details about the book.
My father Sid Glazzard was proud to have played football for Badsey. He is pictured in the team photograph for the 1920/21 season.
He was actually semi professional footballer for Worcester City and had also played for Bromsgrove Rovers. Quite a feat for someone who had been wounded on the Somme.
I would like to buy or borrow the pamphlet by TC Sparrow titled 'Badsey Rangers Football Club, 100 Years'.
Thank you for your email. I contacted Terry Sparrow, the author, who confirmed that all copies have been sold. I have therefore scanned the booklet which is in our archive and added it to the Badsey Rangers page. In the bottom left-hand corner you will see a PDF symbol. If you click on that, you will be able to see the whole booklet. It is a large file, so may take a while to load.
Just discovered via your site that my 7th and 6th Great Grandparents are buried in the churchyard at Badsey. Richard Mason and his wife Mary (Cole) and their son Richard and possibly his wife Ann (Stafford). I look forward to visiting very soon. Thank you for a very informative site.
Hello Kevin
My attention has been drawn to your message left yesterday on the Badsey Website.
Richard Mason snr and his son Richard who married Ann Stafford as his first wife are also my 7th and 6th Great Grandparents.
I believe that Robert Mason and his wife Judith, the parents of Richard snr, came to Wickhamford, the adjoining village to Badsey, around 1700 from the village of Alderminster, Warks. Prior to 1700 there are records of them living in Alderminster.
I note that you say you will shortly be visiting Badsey and I wonder if you would be interested in meeting up with me at Badsey and perhaps we could compare notes on our family trees.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Valerie
Comments
Ancestry
If my genealogical research is correct and I am following the right line of my ancestry, I believe I am a great-great-great granddaughter of Thomas Thorp (1780-1848) who was part of the family who owned the silk mill in Badsey. I have found your article about the Thorp family and the mill extremely interesting and it has made some of my research a lot easier. I think I am on the correct ancestral route as some of your information in the article ties in with information I had already found. I hope to visit Badsey at some time in the future
sherwood farm aldington
with reference to pic and details of Sherwood farm the notes say this house / bungalow was built in the 1960s can I confirm this is wrong information . the house was built in 1975 as it was built by my father.
Re: sherwood farm aldington
Many thanks for drawing this to our attention; I have amended on the website.
Agg Family.
What an interesting website!
I am related...through my Mum, who was an Agg. I will have to visit Badsey soon....I’m sure there are relations of mine still around. Decimus Agg was related to us.
😊
Re: Agg Family.
There are lots of descendents of Decimus Agg still around so well worth a visit to Badsey. There are 21 Agg family members listed in the Stewart of Badsey Family History, dating back to 1770.
Delight - Cont
I note that Arthur did medical research, as did my father. I will trace the work he did through Wellcome Trust and/or BMJ and it would be interesting to find if they were similar. I have also traced other ancestors involved in Medical research - perhaps its carried in the Genes!
Helen Phillips.
Re: Delight - Cont
Delighted to hear that you have found our website of use - thanks for contacting us.
Delight
My father was James Mourilyan TANNER I have been working on the Tanner tree for a number of years and have seen Julian Sladden but have not followed it up. You have done some wonderful work and I am now going off again on a search for your
G E Knight
I am after information of a person named G E Knight, from your excellent website this could possibly be Gertrude Elizabeth Knight (b. 1895/6) OR George Edgar Knight (b. 1909), with particular reference to the registration of an Austin 7 motor car, made on 22nd October 1934 - registration mark WP6980 - I now own that car! I have just acquired a copy of the licensing entry from Worcestershire County Council and I was delighted to discover the original owner's name, albeit it could be one of two possibilities! I would like to know if anyone, or a family descendent of either the above could confirm who was the first owner and if they can recall the car and its early history - up to 1955 (I know the owner was then Arthur William Coole of Yew Tree Cottage, Earles Croome, Worcester. I have fully restored the car and it has been on the road since March 2015. The Austin was painted grey with black wings (as it is now). Here's hoping that someone has information, many thanks.
Re: G E Knight
Hello Gary
It seems likely that the owner was George Edgar Knight (born 18th May 1908). At the time of the 1939 register, he was living at Lidcombe, Albert Road, Evesham, with his wife, Dorothy. He was then working as Deputy Surveyor for Evesham Rural District Council. He later moved to Moreton-in-Marsh when he became Surveyor for North Cotswold District Council. As a professional man, it is quite likely that he would have been a car-owner. Apparently he was a very good footballer (you can see a photo of him as a schoolboy) and played in the county team. He was still playing football after the Second World War; Terry Sparrow recalls him returning to Badsey to play.
William Barnard
What a fantastic website. Lovely to see Don Barnard's reflections of William Barnard, my 3rd great grandfather. He seems like he was quite a character. Keep up the good work.
Re: William Barnard
Many thanks for your kind comments - we enjoy doing the research and are delighted that the efforts of all our volunteers are appreciated.
James Myatt born 1804
Hi
I am currently compiling my family history of which my great (x3) grandfather was James Myatt (1804-1879). Is it possible to view the James Myatt items in your archives?
I have a photograph of what appears to be a large gathering of the Myatt family (38 persons), which I believe was taken in Offenham, and a map of Offenham entiltled 'Appeal by Mr J Haskins.' The latter was in the possession of my late great aunt, Elizabeth Myatt, and it is a mystery as to why she had it. I can provide copies of both if they are of interest or you can assist with any further information for which I would be very grateful.
Re: James Myatt born 1804
Hello Roger
Our archives are located in a storage room in Badsey Remembrance Hall. Do you live close to Badsey? If you send me an email via history@badsey.net, we can organize a time when someone may be able to let you have access to view the items concerning the Myatt family.
Re: James Myatt born 1804
Roger,
A belated response to your letter but have you looked through my book on Offenham Church & Churchyard where I show pictures of Myatts headstones, including that of James Myatt (1804-1879). I also did a bit of research on James Myatt, shown on Page 3 in the book which is available for viewing on this web site.
Carter's of Wickhamford Farm
So pleased to have this article. My Great Grandfather was Sidney William Carter 1873-1925. This will help with the family history project I am working on. Will welcome an other info as well.
Re: Carter's of Wickhamford Farm
Thanks for your comments, Belinda, and good luck with your own research. I had a great time preparing the Carter article from a number of sources and am glad that you found it useful.
Church Warden Accounts 1529-1710
Hi, I am undertaking an early music MA and I have seen that the church warden accounts for 1529-1710 have been transcribed in Midland Antiquary 1882. Does anyone know if there is a pdf version available?
Very best,
Sue
Re: Church Warden Accounts 1529-1710
Hello Sue
You have probably seen the Churchwardens’ Accounts which we have on our website, but I am not aware of the Midland Antiquary transcription which you refer to - sorry not to be of more help. Perhaps the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service may be able to assist.
Amazing website
I've got no connection to these villages, so came across the site looking for inspiration - and it's delivered it in spades! There has been such a huge amount of time invested in the research, and the presentation of the website has made it very accessible. Congratulations to all concerned.
Re: Amazing website
Thank you! We love doing the research, but it’s always good to know that there’s someone out there appreciating what we do.
Visit to Badsey and surrounding countryside
Vivian Charles Buckley (Author of "The Good Years", "With A Passport And Two Eyes") described the Vale of Evesham and its surrounding countryside as 'English country living at its best'.
We plan to visit your beautiful Cotswolds this late May especially around Wickhamford Manor, Weathervane Cottage and surrounding countryside. Thank you.
Re: Visit to Badsey and surrounding countryside
I have just come across your message of 23rd March regarding Vivian Charles Buckley and your intention to visit Wickhamford.
If you have not already done so you may be interested in looking at the article and photos of the Sandys Arms, Wickhamford. V.C. Buckley stayed there whilst writing 'Tickets, please'.
If you scroll down the article and after the photo of Bertram Ockwell there are a couple of items relating to Mr Buckley.
Sadly The Sandys Arms is no longer a pub. The area around Wickhamford Manor has been altered slightly by the current owner but Weathervane Cottage looks much the same as when V.C Buckley was staying in the village.
I do hope you enjoy your visit to Wickhamford and the Vale of Evesham.
Regards
Valerie Harman
Re: Visit to Badsey and surrounding countryside
My sincere apology. I happen to see your response three days ago after we arrived back from our trip to Europe. I also have in my possession VC Buckley’s “With A Passport and Two Eyes” and “Draw Back The Curtains” which drew on a description of historical view of life long past. Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate a copy of “Tickets Please” to-date.
Prior to our departure for the UK in May, we received a gracious invitation from Shirley and Alan Tutton for coffee aboard their cabin cruiser in Evesham and a cruise to view the local area from the River Avon. They are such a delightful generous couple who proceeded to share historical tidbits of the surrounding area and then later escorted us to see Wickhamford Manor, the church adjoining the manor where Penelope Washington is buried, Weathervane Cottage and the Fleece Inn where we enjoyed a sumptuous late lunch. I even sat in the chair in the same spot in the Fleece Inn where the photograph taken by Vivian Charles Buckley in the 1930’s and pictured on Page 51 of his 1967 book (“The Good Life – Between the two World Wars with a Candid Camera”).
We would not have had the wonderful opportunity to see and learn more about the local history of the Vale of Evesham without Shirley’s and Alan’s generous assistance, friendship and time given so freely of which we are indeed very grateful for.
Regards,
Chris Kang
John Mourilyan, father of Eugenie
Good afternoon -- Wow, how this site has developed in the 8 or so years since I last looked at it!
I am delighted to know that Sladden family letters are being transcribed and made digitally available.
I am particularly interested in the correspondence between John Mourilyan and his daughter Eugenie (Sladden). John's second wife, Mary Anna, is my third great aunt and I have spent quite a lot of time researching them both.
I am wondering if there are plans to digitize any of those many letters...I live in Canada and though I looked at a couple of them when in Worcester a few years ago, it is doubtful if I will get back there again.
Regards
Lesley Wood
Re: John Mourilyan, father of Eugenie
We are delighted to hear that you are appreciative of the hard work put in by our team of transcribers - it has very much been a labour of love over the last few years. For the time being, our efforts have been concentrated solely on the First World War period. We are still finishing off our WW1 project but, who knows, perhaps in a few years' time we might have the time and energy to look at other periods covered by the letters.
Re: John Mourilyan, father of Eugenie
It is a lot of fun reading the transcribed letters. AND I really appreciate that you have posted the reference numbers and dates for the letters. This has already helped me pinpoint letters from John to Eugenie corresponding to dates of deaths in the family, so it will be easy for me to order these particular letters from the Beehive.
Charles Herbert Inwood
Charles Inwood was my grandfather on my mother's side and I am interested to come across your website and his bio. Some of it was new to me but I can add more info (and correct something) if you would be interested.
Re: Charles Herbert Inwood
Many thanks for your email. Yes, we will be happy to add more information and make corrections. Do you have a photograph of Charles Inwood by any chance? Please email anything you have of interest to history@badsey.net.
Amy Mourilyan and Esther Hamilton Irvine my great. great Aunts
I was absolutely thrilled to come across this site whilst looking for the family of Robert Hamilton Irvine MD. (His son Cyril Hunter Hamilton Irvine was my paternal great great grandfather). I have gleaned a lot of interesting information from this site. Thank you so much. Linda
Re: Amy Mourilyan and Esther Hamilton Irvine my great. gt Aunts
Thank you for taking the time to write. It is always good to know that our researches are appreciated.
Re: Amy Mourilyan and Esther Hamilton Irvine my great Aunts
Robert Hamilton Irvine MD was my 2nd gt grandfather his son Cyril Hunter Hamilton Irvine KC. my gt grandfather, making Amy and Esther my gt. aunts. I would like to find out more about their lives. I didn't know that Amy had a daughter and am interested in that. Also would appreciate it if anyone has any photos of her with husband Thomas Burton Mourilyan. I have one of Amy but not of Esther.
Re: Amy Mourilyan and Esther Hamilton Irvine my great Aunts
Thank you for your email. All the information we have may be found in the biographies of Amy Mourilyan and Esther Irvine. There are also a number of photographs at Worcestershire Record Office which are probably photos of the Mourilyan family as they were taken at French photographic studios, but sadly they are unnamed. These may viewed in the photo gallery called “Mourilyan Family in France”. You say that you have a photograph of Amy. With your permission, we would love to publish this on our website. If you are happy for this, please send a JPEG to history@badsey.net.
Re: Amy Mourilyan and Esther Hamilton Irvine my gt, gt Aunts
I have sent a photo of Amy to history@badsey.net I do hope that it has been received.
Wife of Bernard Barton’s Grandson
Bernard Barton was my husbands grandfather. This record is amazing! Thank you!!
Re: Wife of Bernard Barton’s Grandson
Delighted that you have found the article on Bernard Barton informative. Just to let you know that a book is being written about Badsey at the time of the Great War, due for publication November 2018, timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the war. Bernard Barton will be mentioned in the book. Check out our website nearer the time to find out details about the book.
Regards.
Maureen
Badsey football player Sid glazzard
My father Sid Glazzard was proud to have played football for Badsey. He is pictured in the team photograph for the 1920/21 season.
He was actually semi professional footballer for Worcester City and had also played for Bromsgrove Rovers. Quite a feat for someone who had been wounded on the Somme.
I would like to buy or borrow the pamphlet by TC Sparrow titled 'Badsey Rangers Football Club, 100 Years'.
If you can assist I would be very grateful.
Re: Badsey football player Sid glazzard
Thank you for your email. I contacted Terry Sparrow, the author, who confirmed that all copies have been sold. I have therefore scanned the booklet which is in our archive and added it to the Badsey Rangers page. In the bottom left-hand corner you will see a PDF symbol. If you click on that, you will be able to see the whole booklet. It is a large file, so may take a while to load.
Ancestors
Just discovered via your site that my 7th and 6th Great Grandparents are buried in the churchyard at Badsey. Richard Mason and his wife Mary (Cole) and their son Richard and possibly his wife Ann (Stafford). I look forward to visiting very soon. Thank you for a very informative site.
Re: Ancestors
Hello Kevin
My attention has been drawn to your message left yesterday on the Badsey Website.
Richard Mason snr and his son Richard who married Ann Stafford as his first wife are also my 7th and 6th Great Grandparents.
I believe that Robert Mason and his wife Judith, the parents of Richard snr, came to Wickhamford, the adjoining village to Badsey, around 1700 from the village of Alderminster, Warks. Prior to 1700 there are records of them living in Alderminster.
I note that you say you will shortly be visiting Badsey and I wonder if you would be interested in meeting up with me at Badsey and perhaps we could compare notes on our family trees.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Valerie