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Saturday 11 August 1934 – Wedding of Evelyn Margaret Crane at Badsey

Considerable interest was taken in the wedding, which took place at St James’ Church on Wednesday afternoon, between Miss Evelyn Margaret Crane, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr C H Crane of 5 Synehurst Avenue, and Mr Arthur James Barrington Day, eldest son of Mr & Mrs W B Day of 25 Limes Street, Evesham.  The ceremony was performed by the Vicar (Canon W C Allsebrook).  The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr C Praice, looked charming in an ankle-length dress of turquoise blue crepe, with pink hat and shoes.

Friday 9 January 1953 – Wedding of Joan Miriam Anne White at Badsey

Miss J M White – Mr H J Roberts

The wedding took place at St James’ Church, Badsey, on Saturday, between Joan Miriam Anne, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs N White of 57 Horsebridge Avenue, Badsey, and Harold James, eldest son of Mr & Mrs E J Roberts of 12 Council Houses, Wick.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a grey costume with wine accessories and a spray of carnations.  She carried an ivory prayer book.

JERRAM, Barbara (1931-2024) – farmer’s wife/army wife/African adventuress

Barbara Jerram, who died at Harrington House on 31st August 2024, aged 92, lived for over a third of her life in Badsey, the longest she had lived anywhere in the world.  Most people in Badsey will remember Barbara as the elegant wife of retired Army colonel and first Chairman of The Badsey Society, Tony Jerram – someone who enjoyed creating a beautiful home, making magnificent floral displays, walking her beloved greyhounds and going on many exciting holidays.