RICHARDS, Hubert Lindsell (1876-1955) – Builder of Wickhamford’s first Glasshouse Nursery
The Valuation Survey, undertaken in period just prior to, and in the first part of, the Great War, recorded a large glasshouse nursery in Wickhamford. The details of the business were taken on 13th January 1915 and the owner was Hubert Lindsell Richards.
PLANT, Richard Arthur Albert (1927-2021) – The passing of an Aldington celebrity
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The death of Arthur Plant of Aldington on 3rd January 2021 at the age of 93, has provoked an outpouring of messages of condolence on social media. With the exception of his years in national service, Arthur spent all his life in the Vale of Evesham, 70 of which were spent in Aldington. He always had a cheery word for everybody and will be greatly missed.
Friday 13 January 1950 – Wedding of Richard Arthur Plant at Bretforton
BADSEY BRIDEGROOM AT BRETFORTON – Plant-Cook
Badsey and Bretforton families were united at St Leonard’s Church, Bretforton, on Saturday, when Miss Dorothy Amy Cook, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A Y Cook of 3 New Street, Bretforton, was married to Mr Richard Arthur Plant, youngest son of Mr & Mrs J H Plant of 15 Synehurst Avenue, Badsey. They will make their future home at Edenbrook, Middle Littleton.
Saturday 7 February 1948 – Wedding of Joseph Henry Plant at Evesham
HAMPTON BROTHER AND SISTER WED – At Register Office
Mr William Dennis Clarke, son of Mr & Mrs W Clarke of 2 Church Road, Hampton, married Miss Jean Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mr & Mrs H Smith of 1 Shor Street, Evesham, and Henry, son of Mr & Mrs J Plant of Synehurst, Badsey, wedded Miss Mavis Clarke, also of 2 Church Bank, Hampton……
BELL, Annie (1866-1946) & William Marsh – From Aldington to Ohio
Annie Bell and William Marsh were, as far as we know, the last couple to emigrate from the Badsey area to Ohio in the latter part of the 19th century. This is the story of their journey through life together. How their story fits into the wider historical context is the subject of another article.
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Early Life
LASHFORD, Gordon John (1930-2020) – the voice of Badsey Flower Show
When Badsey Flower Show is able to take place again, it will be without the measured tones of the person who, for over 40 years, has made the announcements over the tannoy. Gordon Lashford, “the voice of the Flower Show”, has died on 13th December 2020 at the age of 90.
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