Celebrating Evesham

Evesham was an important town in the Middle Ages, its abbey being one of the largest in Europe. One of the country’s earliest musical theorists, Walter Odington, was a monk at the abbey. The abbey is long gone but the remaining bell tower has played host to national bell ringing competitions, and has had a bell-ringing method named after it. Situated on the River Avon, the area is also noted for its rich soil and long history of fruit and vegetable production and market gardening is still strongly associated with Evesham. Celebrating Evesham chronicles the proud heritage of Evesham, its important moments and what draws so many to this thriving town today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into Evesham’s rich heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating Evesham will be a valuable contribution to the history of the town and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.

Stan Brotherton is Evesham born-and-bred. He has a background in teaching, accountancy, technology, management consultancy and charity work. He was treasurer for the local Bell Tower Appeal, and managed the development phase of the associated Conservation Project. He was a founding trustee and treasurer of the Evesham Abbey Trust, working to conserve and investigate the site of Evesham’s long-lost abbey (founded c.700; dissolution 1540). As a life member of the Vale of Evesham Historical Society (VEHS), he has worked on a range of local heritage projects (plaques, panels, displays, talks, articles, etc.). From his earliest days he has had an abiding interest in the history and heritage of his home town, the ancient and picturesque market town of Evesham.