100 YEARS AGO.

Twice a year, the charming grounds of Madresfield Court are open to the public through the kindness of their noble owner, Earl Beauchamp - in the spring on behalf of the Worcester Auxiliary of the Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Institution, and in August on the occasion of Madresfield Club's show. At the present times, the grounds present a very striking appearance and on Thursday next, visitors will have another opportunity of inspecting them. Madresfield in all seasons is one of the most picturesque villages in Worcestershire, and in the merry month of May, the place has a charm all its own.

Malvern Gazette, April 26, 1912.

50 YEARS AGO.

Malvern magistrates on Wednesday said farewell to Mr A F Evans, deputy chairman of the bench, who having attained the age of 75 the previous day, was making his last appearance in court. Before the business, the chairman, Commander F J Ratcliff, on behalf of his fellow justices, said their good friend and colleague had been a magistrate for 21 years and had devoted much time and work to the Malvern Division showing the keenest interest in all departments ranging from the Petty Sessions to the Quarter Sessions. He was for some years chairman of the juvenile court.

Malvern Gazette, April 27, 1962.

25 YEARS AGO.

Tipplers in the Pound Bank Road area will have to continue walking a bit further for their pint, now that plans for a new pub in the road have been blocked. The application, from Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries, was turned down because of its "detrimental" effect in amenities enjoyed by local people.

Malvern Gazette, May 1, 1987.

The Rutherglen renovation project in Church Lane, Ledbury, received a cash boost this week from the coffers of a local bank. The Homend branch of Barclay's Bank donated £300 towards the project costs, which have risen from a projected £300,000 last July, to the likely total of £420,000.

Ledbury Reporter, May 1, 1987.