Old market cross was saved by Puritans OF all the pleasant places within easy reach of Birmingham, Henley-in ..

... the de Montforts and held by Peter, brother of the far more famous Simon and leader of ‘“the Barons” who died at the Battle of Evesham. The path climbs steadily to reach the top of the ridge along which a primitive lane runs —this was once the main road ...

Published: Saturday 04 February 1950
Newspaper: Evening Despatch
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 309 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

CHELTENHAM CHILD DRAWING PRODIGY

... had the honour of being inspected by H.M. The Queen. In addition Juliette has produced brilliant drawing depicting the Battle of Evesham and St. George and the Dragon. The Steeplechase has won her one of the Society's book prizes has her Classroom Scene ...

Published: Friday 14 April 1950
Newspaper: Gloucester Citizen
County: Gloucestershire, England
Type: Article | Words: 153 | Page: 12 | Tags: none

OTHER WINNERS

... Steeplechase,” has also been inspected by the Queen. In addition. Juliette has produced brilliant drawings depicting the Battle of Evesham and St. George and The D-agon. The Steeplechase has won her one the Society’s book prize as has her classroom scene. ...

Published: Saturday 15 April 1950
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 198 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

THE BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY

... THE BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY A New Study Alfred H. Burnt: has written a new story of the Battle of Tewkesbuty in his hook The Battlefields of England published by Methuen and Co., Ltd. Nest Thursiksy, May 4th, is the 479th anniversary of this grim conflict ...

Published: Saturday 29 April 1950
Newspaper: Tewkesbury Register
County: Gloucestershire, England
Type: | Words: 230 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

ORIGINS Robin Hood ITALIAN police scoff at the Robin Hood ' legend built up around Salvatore Ouiliano, the ..

... Richard and according to another tradition Robin Hood and Little John were two heroes defeated with Simon Montfort at Mie battle of Evesham in 1265. One historian considers Robin was an historical Character but Thierry claims that simply represents the remnarf ...

Published: Thursday 13 July 1950
Newspaper: Western Daily Press
County: Bristol, England
Type: | Words: 202 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

WALES DAY BY DAY

... generally. THAT great warrior-Statesman Simon de Montfort. to whom our Parliamentary system owes so much, was killed at the Battle of Evesham on August 4, 1283. He is of special Interest for Wales. His daughter, Eleanor, the Lady of Snowdon. was the wife of ...

Published: Thursday 10 August 1950
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
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The champion hunter at Evesham hers* show and gymkhana was Mrs. G. F. Banhasn's Lancer. One of the judges, Mrs. ..

... bridge which had been destroyed after the Battle of Evesham in the days of Simon de The funeral took place quietly at Cheltenham on Friday. Funeral arrangements were carried out by W. E. Williams. Swan-lane, Evesham. Montfort. Since its inception some years ...

BIRMINGHAM WEEKLY POST FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 195D Notes and Queries Edited by Peter Hazlitt BIRTHPLACE THE FAIR ..

... William de Bermingham summoned followers to arms support of Simon Montfort who as also William Bermingham was slain at the Battle of Evesham August 4th 1 265 fair was abolished June 8th 1875 E Marston Rudland Can any reader say just where the pool used to be ...

Published: Friday 29 September 1950
Newspaper: Birmingham Weekly Post
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 2582 | Page: 14 | Tags: none

Letters to the Editor

... 'leader of the Bums against Henry 111, who. together with his eldest son. killed at the Battle of Evesham in 126.5. Almost exactly 220 years afterwards was the battle of Bosworth Field. at which Henry Tudor defeated Richard 111 (who was killed) and became ...

Published: Saturday 07 October 1950
Newspaper: Coleshill Chronicle
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 358 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

BIRMINGHAM WEEKLY POST FRIDAY OCTOBER 27 RAMBLERS 9 LOGBOOK Drayton F amous Basset People By John Hingeley WHEN ..

... Chase undertaking to give the Earl of Warwick (owner of the Chase) two bucks yearly Another of the Bassets killed at the Battle of Evesham where he fought at the side of de Montfort another a Crusader was buried in Lichfield Cathedral where his tomb may still ...

Published: Friday 27 October 1950
Newspaper: Birmingham Weekly Post
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 1619 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

Local Child Aged 6 Has Drawing in Show

... Charlton Park Gate, Cheltenham, has two i! exhibits on view, one of them ;'made of three pencil drawings, Steeplechase, Battle of Evesham, and St. George -.and Sansloy with dragon, which was inspected by the Queen, at the London showing of the exhibition ...

Published: Thursday 14 December 1950
Newspaper: Gloucestershire Echo
County: Gloucestershire, England
Type: Article | Words: 313 | Page: 4 | Tags: none