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  Stained Glass at St. Lawrence’s Church, Evesham, England This evening, I am focusing on an interesting church in Evesham, central England. Worship at St. Lawrence’s ceased in 1978 since when it has been cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Prior to that development, the church had a long and chequered history, a summary of which is as follows: First mentioned 1195 and built for the congregation residing on the west side of Evesham. Enjoyed a close relationship with the nearby Benedictine Abbey. Rebuilt around 1295 and again around 1540. Fortunes of the church declined on dissolution of the nearby abbey after 1540. By 1659 the church had no clergy. Fell into decay until a new vicar appointed in 1735 and repair work undertaken including a new roof. The new roof soon collapsed and thereafter building was derelict and unused. Extensive restoration undertaken 1836-7 by Edward Rudge using services of architect, Harvey Eginton. Good quality stained glass installed in 1...

  This evening, I am focusing on the pleasant market town of Evesham in central England. The name can be traced back to 709 and means ‘land in a river bend belonging to a man called Eof’. Evesham is perhaps best known for its horticulture and fruit. The Vale of Evesham benefits from fertile soil which produces apples, plums, asparagus plus other plants and produce. Other industries have developed including I.T. and processing. The prosperous town offers a good choice for wining, dining and shopping. Location is about 100 miles NW of London. Historically, Evesham is best known for (its now defunct) abbey and a medieval battle which took place in 1265. Here is a summery from a historic perspective: Abbey founded around AD 700. This survived and grew to become one of the wealthiest in England until the Dissolution in 1540 when it was destroyed and plundered by local townspeople.  Only the Bell Tower remains (see image below). Battle of Evesham August 4th 1265. He...