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July 1971 – Village History

A most interesting exhibition was held in May at the Meeting House, Badsey, depicting past and present life in Badsey and Aldington.  The exhibits consisted of old documents and village maps; an excellent display of Victorian dresses and nursery items; photographs of some village personalities, local views, old farm and garden implements, together with many other items of interest.  The exhibition was open for two days and was organised by the St John Ambulance Brigade; it realised £12 for the Brigade’s Badsey Division.

March 1917 – Deaths of William Cox, Wilfred Edgar Cox and Frank Cox

Our record last month of the burial of father and son at the same time was probably unique in the annals of Wickhamford.  If so, such melancholy distinction is soon forfeited as we have a similar event to chronicle this month.  Mrs Cox, whose present bereavement is accentuated by the fact that she lost a son (one of the six she has given to the army) at Salonika only seven months ago, has been the recipient of many messages and acts of sympathy for which she desires to express her gratitude.  There would seem to be little doubt that Mr Cox met his death by being knocked down

1970c – Pioneering Days in Canada, Cox family: from Wickhamford to Alberta

WILD ROSES AND PRAIRIE WOOL

Charles William Cox, the oldest of eleven children born to William and Alice Cox, and Sarah Bennett, the oldest of four daughters born to Walter and Ellen Bennett, spent their youth in the Vale of Evesham, Worcestershire, England.  They were married in May 1903.  Inez Rose, the first of their five daughters, was born in March 1904.

The following incidents are related by Inez Rose Sjøgren from the life of her parents.

Saturday 22 December 1894 – John Woodward beats Joseph Knight in Urban & Rural District Council election

URBAN & RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL – ELECTION AT BADSEY

Badsey has generally been regarded as a Radical village, but recently it has been stated that the place has changed in political feeling.  This change was plainly seen at the recent elections.  The result of the poll was:

Saturday 18 July 1896 – Richard Pendlebury beats Joseph Knight in Council election

DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION AT BADSEY

The poll for a member in the place of Mr J F M Woodward took place at Badsey Board Schoolroom on Thursday.  The number on the register of voters was 161.  The number of votes recorded was 123.  The poll was open from 12 until 8.  The result was declared by the Returning Officer (Mr Edward Wadams) at 8.15 as follows:

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