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	Evesham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Evesham is a middle-sized, rural market town in Worcestershire, roughly equidistant between Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon, that was originally built within a loop of the River Avon, which flows through the Vale of Evesham.
		Evesham Abbey was founded by Ecgwin, Bishop of Worcester, (later Saint Ecgwin, sometimes spelled Saint Egwin) following the vision of the Virgin Mary by a local swineherd (or shepherd, the matter is disputed) named Eof, which vision also appeared to Ecgwin.
		One historical quirk of Evesham is that the town consists of Evesham on the north side of the river (within the loop of the river) and Bengeworth on the southern side.
	www.city-search.org /ev/evesham.html (516 words)

	Evesham Abbey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Evesham Abbey was founded by Saint Ecgwin at Evesham in England following a vision of the Virgin Mary by Eof.
		The coat of arms of Evesham Abbey survives in use in modern times, being used as the badge of Prince Henry's High School, Evesham.
		It was subsequently rebuilt as a Castle class locomotive being renumbered as 5085 yet the name Evesham Abbey was retained.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Evesham_Abbey (106 words)

	WORCESTERSHIRE - Online Information article about WORCESTERSHIRE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The municipal boroughs are Bewdley (2866), Droitwich (4201), Dudley (48,733), Evesham (7101), Kidderminster (24,681) and Worcester (46,624).
		Abbey had been converted into Blakenhurst hundred; and the irregular boundaries and outlying portions of these hundreds are explained by their having been formed out of the scattered endowments of their ecclesiastical owners.
		Rous Lench in the Evesham district, Bredon near Pershore, and Bockleton in the N.W. of the county; while the Early English churches of Kempsey and Ripple are noteworthy.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /WIL_YAK/WORCESTERSHIRE.html (2944 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Evesham Abbey
		He was buried in the abbey church and his shrine, beautified by subsequent abbots, became in after years one of the richest and most popular in the West of England, and many miracles are recorded as having taken place there.
		The great abbey church, which, besides the magnificent shrine of St. Egwin, contained fifteen altars, was commenced in the eleventh century by Abbot Walter and gradually completed by several subsequent abbots.
		Within the abbey precincts and under the very shadow of its minster, were two parish churches, erected by the monks for the use of the people of the town which had grown up around its walls.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/05648a.htm (901 words)

	Oliver Cromwell - Cromwell Britain - Evesham
		Evesham was garrisoned for the king early in the civil war, but relations between royalists and citizens were not easy.
		The townspeople of Evesham may have had good reason to resent Charles’s presence; their lifeline to the rich Cotswold sheep pastures, the bridge over the Avon dividing Evesham from Bengeworth, was smashed by the king as he left for Oxford in June 1644.
		Evesham lies in a bend in the River Avon, and is thus surrounded on three of its four sides by water.
	www.olivercromwell.org /evesham.htm (1481 words)

	Evesham, Worcestershire travel guide
		Though many of the abbey buildings were demolished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the gateway, cloister archway, almonry, and two parish churches erected by the monks within the abbey precincts still remain.
		The abbey grounds contain several monastic gardens, the remains of the abbey fish ponds, and an 18th century garden.
		Evesham's place in history was assured when the Battle of Evesham was fought here in 1265.
	www.britainexpress.com /counties/worcestershire/az/evesham.htm (466 words)

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		Evesham's next great claim to notice is as the field of the decisive battle of 1265, ending in the defeat and death of Simon de Montfort, and the allies still remaining faithful to their leader.
		The legend of the foundation of the Abbey is engraved on the conventual seal in a series of scenes; and we know it was also depicted in the glass of one of the large windows in the church.
		From Crowland Abbey, his earlier home, Wulsy was led blindfolded, that he might not be contaminated by the world, to Evesham, and near the church he built with his own hands a chapel in honour of Saint Kenelm, saint and martyr, with a cell adjoining, in which he spent the rest of his life.
	www2.cddc.vt.edu /gutenberg/1/3/7/5/13754/13754-8.txt (18703 words)

	Evesham Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Evesham Worcestershire Cotswolds
		The Vale of Evesham is Britain's foremost fruit-growing areas, with an abundance of market gardens and orchards; the market town of Evesham is the centre of the Vale.
		Evesham is 14 miles north of Cheltenham, 12 miles SW of Stratford on Avon and 12 miles SE of Worcester.
		Salford Hall was originally built as a guest residence for the monks of nearby Evesham Abbey.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /eveshamhotels.html (709 words)

	Among English Inns: Ch 4
		The main aisles of the great abbey church, where the monks sang matins and kings prayed, are now gardens for the townspeople of Evesham, enclosed in the remnants of the church walls.
		Evesham Abbey was immensely rich and powerful, but every stick and stone was carried off to build the houses, walls, and stables for miles around.
		Evesham lies within a network of good cycling roads, but Evesham also boasts a motor-car, and one, too, which is the property of a young gentleman who has made electricity his study.
	www.kellscraft.com /AmongEnglishInns/AmongEnglishInns04.html (8210 words)

	Evesham History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The ancient market town of Evesham can trace its existence back to the eight century when Evesham Abbey was founded on the spot where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to a humble swineherd call Eoves while he was searching for a stray pig in the area called 'Lomme'.
		The town grew around the Abbey which in 1540 when it was dissolved by Henry VIII was estimated to be the 3rd largest and most powerful Abbey in England.
		The town witnessed the Battle of Evesham on 4th August 1265 during which Simon de Montfort, known as the father of the English Parliament, was bitterly defeated and brutally killed.
	www.keyvid.demon.co.uk /keyweb/keypics/evesham.html (508 words)

	Evesham Abbey -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Evesham Abbey was founded by Saint Ecgwin at (Click link for more info and facts about Evesham) Evesham in (A division of the United Kingdom) England following a vision of the (A Bloody Mary made without alcohol) Virgin Mary by (Click link for more info and facts about Eof) Eof.
		The (The official symbols of a family, state, etc.) coat of arms of Evesham Abbey survives in use in modern times, being used as the badge of Prince Henry's High School, Evesham.
		It was subsequently rebuilt as a (Click link for more info and facts about Castle class locomotive) Castle class locomotive being renumbered as 5085 yet the name Evesham Abbey was retained.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ev/evesham_abbey.htm (159 words)

	evesham - Around2.co.uk
		Evesham Rowing Club is an active rowing club based in the Midlands, UK with facilities such as tennis, squash, weightlifting and snooker...
		Evesham nestles at the foot of the Cotswold Hills, on the banks of the River Avon, at the heart of the fruit growing industry of the Vale of Evesham.
		The historic town of Evesham, on the banks of Shakespeare's River Avon, is the "'capital" of the Vale of Evesham, lying between the Malvern and Bredon...
	www.around2.co.uk /item/i=Evesham%A0 (1367 words)

	TimeRef - History Timelines - Evesham Abbey
		Evesham Abbey was another victim of the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540 under Henry VIII.
		Apart from the two churches that remain intact and still in use today, the only remaining sections of the abbey are the Great Gateway (converted into houses), the Bell Tower (which was built just before the Dissolution) and parts of the Cloister Arch.
		Simon de Montfort, who was defeated at the battle of Evesham, was buried in the abbey.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hpl660.htm (174 words)

	Parish Magazine 1917
		It is evident that he often resided at Evesham, probably in the old Abbey Gate House, which faced Merstow Green, and that members of his family came here too.
		At the Dissolution the Manor passed from Evesham Abbey into the hands of the Crown, with whom it remained until 24th April, 1562, when Queen Elizabeth granted it, with that of Aldington, to Sir Robert Throckmorton of Coughton and his heirs.
		To Thomas Hoby, of Aldington, he leaves all his cattle at Evesham, Offenham, Poden [Honeybourne] and Twyford [near Evesham], together with a bequest of plate, containing many items the total of which must have been considerable, but the weights are only specified in certain cases.
	www.badsey.net /will/pm1917.htm (1821 words)

	Evesham My Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The rural Market town, Evesham is situated in the picturesque Vale of Evesham about 30 miles from Birmingham and only 6 miles from the Cotswolds.
		Evesham is famous for several things :PLUMS, APPLES, PEARS and most famously ASPARAGUS.
		If you have any questions to do with Evesham or the surrounding area, please Email Me and I will try to answer them as soon as possible.
	uk.geocities.com /mrlovepantsuk (176 words)

	The Battle of Evesham
		The decisive battle of the Baron's War was fought at Evesham.
		His torso, at least, was sent to Evesham Abbey, where his tomb became a popular pilgrimage centre.
		Evesham marked the end of the so-called Baron's War.
	www.britainexpress.com /History/battles/evesham.htm (412 words)

	Evesham - Worcester, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Kidderminster, Redditch... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Although attractive at any time of the year, Evesham and the surrounding area are at their best in Spring when the sights of fruit trees in blossom are evident wherever you journey.
		The River Avon is a favourite amongst fishermen - especially the young ones and the physically handicapped who have a stretch at Evesham reserved for their use.
		Evesham was a popular place of pilgrimage because Simon de Montfort was buried beneath the Abbey High Altar.
	www.01905.com /evesham.htm (719 words)

	This is Worcestershire
		A vision by the swineherd Eoves led to the establishment of Evesham Abbey, but the great building was destroyed at the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII.
		The only major part remaining is the bell tower, but the shape of the abbey has been laid out in stones set in the grass and information boards provide visitors with a vivid impression of what a magnificent building it was.
		Historic Pershore, standing alongside the River Avon, is famed for its elegant Georgian architecture, its impressive abbey and, of course, plums.
	www.thisisnetwork.co.uk /this_is_network/tourism/worcestershire (768 words)

	Worcestershire \| Pershore Men Served in the Great War \| 1914-18 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Evesham Journal 29 July 1916 says he'd been a member of Pershore hockey club[AL][AB] AL says he was a Private in the 8th Worcesters - these were the Territorials, but he was actually in Warwicks Territorials.
		Evesham journal item about the death of his brother Douglas mentions that Hubert was still serving in the trenches as of February 1917.
		Evesham Journal 31 July 1915 mentions in passing that he was a lance-corporal in the Pershore Boys' Brigade, and at that time was too young to enlist.
	www.smilodon.plus.com /WarMems/pershoremen.html (19988 words)

	potted histories 4 - Kinwarton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		But it is an ancient place In /\.D.708 Evesham Abbey possessed land there and continued to do so until 1540, when the Skinner family became lord of the Manor: they sold it to the Grevilles in 1624 (who about this time had left Beauchamp Court, Alcester, for Warwick Castle).
		The manor house, in which the absentee lords placed tenants as their representatives, was the site now marked by a partial moat near the dovecote.
		Evesham Abbey held the presentation to the church of St. Mary the Virgin from the 12th century.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /alcester/localpast/92sp/pott.htm (259 words)

	(GCKJBZ) The Vale - Evesham Quest by The_Cranes
		Evesham's individual character has been brought about by its' growth from a small market town.
		The 14th century Almonry Museum, which contains 11 rooms displaying artefacts relating to the history of Evesham Abbey and the Battle of Evesham, as well as the agricultural and social history of the town.
		Abbey Park and it's adjacent riverside meadows, which are the venues for various fairs and summer amusements, including band concerts, fishing contests, the Evesham Regatta, raft races and the annual River Festival.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?WP=GCKJBZ (771 words)

	Parish Coat of Arms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		THE ARMS OF THE PARISH OF The Coat of Arms of the Parish is based on the Coat of Arms of Ampleforth Abbey whose Monks have served the Parish since 1802.
		In its turn the Coat of Arms of Ampleforth Abbey is the Coat of Arms of Westminster Abbey, London, which from 785 may have been run by Benedictine Monks and certainly from 947 was run by Benedictine Monks, through its restoration in 1065 by Edward the Confessor until the Reformation.
		After Queen Mary's death Westminster Abbey ceased to exist as a Monastic House and by 1607 only one Monk remained alive (in prison).
	www.saintgerards.org.uk /parishcoatofarms.htm (287 words)

	Welcome to the Vale of Evesham Historical Society
		The historic town of Evesham, on the banks of Shakespeare's River Avon, is the "'capital" of the Vale of Evesham, lying between the Malvern and Bredon Hills and the Cotswolds in the Heart of England.
		It has been set up and is maintained by the Vale of Evesham Historical Society (V.E.H.S.) who have their headquarters at the Almonry Heritage Centre, one of the few remaining buildings of Evesham Abbey.
		The Almonry is managed by Evesham Town Council with the aid of the V.E.H.S. The Society, which is governed by a committee of officers and committee members, has been intimately linked with the Almonry Heritage Centre since it opened as a museum in 1957.
	www.vehs.org.uk (897 words)

	Tour Evesham at Local.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		No visit to Evesham is complete without a visit to the Almonry.
		We are based in Evesham with easy access to the midlands, southwest and a direct line to London.
		Monks Path, between Badsey and Evesham This footpath, starting along the side of the Manor House, provides a direct route to Evesham passing through fields and orchards.
	www.local.co.uk /Evesham/Tour (507 words)

	Britannia Biographies: St. Egwin, Bishop of Worcester
		Egwin was of the Royal Blood of the Mercian Kings, possibly a nephew of King Aethelred during whose reign, he was born at Worcester.
		Egwin died on 30th December AD 717 and was buried in his Abbey at Evesham, to which his shrine brought many a medieval pilgrim.
		His relics were so popular that, when the abbey church required a major rebuilding in 1077, they were taken on a highly successful fund-raising tour of southern England, initiating miraculous cures at Dover, Oxford, Winchester and elsewhere.
	www.britannia.com /bios/bishops/egwin.html (417 words)

	Evesham Hotels, Hotels and Guest Houses in the UK. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Croft Road is just off the main road running through Evesham Town Centre so has the advantage of being within easy walking distance of the town and its facilities yet is situated on this very quiet side road giving everyone a peaceful nights sleep.
		Originally built as a guest residence for the monks of nearby Evesham Abbey, this gorgeous tudor manor with its beautifully restored coach house and granary is a peaceful haven from which to enjoy Shakespeare's homeland from Henley-in-Arden to historic Kenilworth, Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds.
		The hotel can be found along a secluded, private drive, within the original 12th century Deer Park of Evesham Abbey.
	www.where2stay.uk.net /viewlocation.php?location=Evesham (739 words)

	Hereford & Worcester
		The Almonry is a stone and half timbered building which grew from the 14th century onwards near the site of the ruined Evesham Abbey.
		There are many Roman and Saxon exhibits and other displays include a 14th century psalter and the Great Chair of Evesham Abbey and a room devoted to Simon de Montfort, father of England's Parliament.
		Much of what is seen today is Early English work, dating from the 13th century, but there are also the remains of a Norman building, including a window and a corner of the original tower.
	www.westair-reproductions.com /mappage/hereford.htm (1341 words)

	Timeline of Anglo Saxon England 978 AD-1066 AD
		English troops are deployed on the Lleyn Peninsula on behalf of King Hywel of Gwynedd in order to prevent his uncle, Iago, invading with Viking allies from Dublin.
		Dunstan completes the cloisteral buildings and his western extensions to the Abbey Church of St. Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury.
		He adds a further western chapel and bell-tower to the monastic complex and begins to join St. Mary's to the Abbey Church with a huge rotunda based on that at St. Benigne at Dijon.
	www.britannia.com /history/saxontime5.html (808 words)

	Hissem_Wells Family
		The old market town of Evesham, in the beautiful Vale of Evesham, straddles the River Avon and on the banks of the river are the extensive ruins of Evesham Abbey, a Benedictine house founded about 701 AD.
		This final conflict of the Baron's War saw the forces of Simon de Montfort trapped in a loop of the river by troops under the command of Prince Edward, son of Henry III and later King Edward I. Simon's forces were destroyed utterly and his body hacked to pieces.
		She was baptized in St. Lawrence Parish, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, on 10 Feb 1632/3 and died in Evesham in June, 1636.
	balder.prohosting.com /shissem/Hissem_Wells_Family.html (17875 words)

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