100 YEARS AGO.

A sensation was created in West Malvern on Saturday when it became known that Mr Charles Lamb junior, organist of St James' Church, had been found with a wound in hs throat. He was discovered by Mr Joseph Wardroper on the road at Cowleigh, and was taken to the Police Station. From there he was removed to the Hospital, where he now lies. Police have found a mackintosh, a straw hat and a blood-stained razor, which belong to Mr Lamb, in a field.

Malvern Gazette, August 16, 1912.

50 YEARS AGO.

The poor summer weather has affected Malvern's holiday season, and there have not been as many casual visitors in the district. Mr W F Manley, proprietor of the largest hotel, the Abbey, said that he put the smaller number of casual visitors down to the weather. His hotel had had more 'long stayers' due, he felt, to more national advertising, and overseas visitors had increased. Next week the hotel will receive the fourth party of Danes this summer.

Malvern Gazette, August 17, 1962.

25 YEARS AGO.

Time is ticking by at Great Malvern Railway station - but the clock tower appeal still has a long way to go before passengers spot its spire looming at their journey's end. The Clockwatch fund, launched last year with a £1,000 donation from Countess Spencer, has reached £2,500. The Railway Heritage Trust has said it will help towards the £20,000 bill, but only if a similar sum is donated by the public. The clock tower will stand 40ft high when completed.

Malvern Gazette, August 21, 1987.