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HALFORD, Alfred (1874-1944) – Victorian Soldier and Wickhamford Fruit Grower

Alfred Halford was born on 26th May 1874, a son of John and Mary Halford, of Broadway.  At the 1891 census, the family were living in Buckland, with six of the children living at home, including Alfred. He was a labourer when he enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment on 12th February 1894, aged 19 years, initially signing on for seven years plus five in the Reserves.  He lived in Wickhamford, from about the time of his marriage in 1906, for less than ten years.

BULLOCK, Frederick William (1859-1927) – Mysterious life of the builder of Oxley House, Longdon Hill

Frederick William Bullock was born in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire in 1859, a son of Edward and his wife, Celia (née Phillimore).  For the 1861 census, the Bullock family were living in Hadnock House, Dixton Newton, Monmouthshire, where Edward farmed 380 acres and employed nine men and three boys.  He had five children by this time, with Frederick being the youngest. By 1871, Edward and Celia had moved to farm the 180 acres of Homestead Farm, Pencraig, Herefordshire.  Frederick was away at Blenheim House School, Longhope, Gloucestershire, for that census.

Sladden Close

How did the road get its name?

Sladden Close is named after Sir Julius Sladden (1847-1928), who lived at Seward House, High Street, Badsey, for nearly 50 years, and who was prominent in village affairs.

When did housing development begin?

Sladden Close is a new housing development by Cameron.  The majority of the houses were built in 2018.

Numbering system

Odd numbers are 1-39 (no number 13) on the east side and even numbers are 2-34 on the west side.

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Kingshurst Drive

How did the road get its name?

Kingshurst Drive is so-called because it is named after the King family who owned the land for many years.

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Maybush Gardens

How did the road get its name?

Maybush Gardens is so-called because it is named after the historic field name, Maybush Close, originally known as Myer’s Bush Close.

When did housing development begin?

In 2018, a private developer built 15 detached houses and a terrace of three and a block of maisonettes of four houses.  Two more detached houses were built a couple of years later.

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Friday 21 June 1957 – Strawberry tea at Totterdown, Aldington

MP THROWS A PARTY

Mr Henry Usborne, MP for Yardley, wanted to do something for the employees of Nu-Way Heating Plants Ltd (Droitwich), of which he is Chairman; so on Sunday he invited them to a strawberry tea in the grounds of his home, Totterdown House, Aldington.

Coaches brought employees and their families from Droitwich.  Many others arrived in their cars.

To amuse them there were pony rides, swings, a treasure hunt for the children, lawn tennis, skittles and archery.

Saturday 6 December 1947 – Wedding of Jane Idiens of Aldington at All Saints, Evesham

MARRIAGE OF MISS JANE IDIENS – Popular Ceremony at All Saints’ Church

Hundreds of friends and well-wishers thronged All Saints’ Church on Saturday when Miss Jane Idiens, daughter of Mr & Mrs Sidney Idiens of Aldington Lodge, Evesham [sic – actually in Aldington], was married to Mr Peter Michael Price, youngest son of Mr & Mrs George Price of Ford House, Prestbury. The Vicar of Evesham (Canon T Charles Jones) officiated and Mr A M Slatter presided at the organ.

Friday 12 December 1952 – Wedding of David Clarkson Idiens of Aldington at Fladbury

EVESHAM GROOM AT FLADBURY

Two well-known Vale personalities, Miss Jennifer Ann Blore and Mr David Clarkson Idiens were married at St John the Baptist’s Church, Fladbury, on Saturday.

Miss Blore is the younger daughter of Major and Mrs Donald Blore of Craycombe Farm, Fladbury, and Mr Idiens the elder son of Mr & Mrs Sidney Idiens of Aldington Lodge, Evesham [sic – actually in Aldington].

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white tulle dress.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley.

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