Location within the British Isles

The Market Place in Evesham, circa 1904

Evesham (or "the 'Sham as it is known to its inhabitants) is a middle-sized, rural market town in Worcestershire, England. It is roughly equidistant between Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon and was originally built within a loop of the River Avon, which flows through the Vale of Evesham. The surrounding area (the Vale of Evesham) is known for fruit growing and market gardening. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1802x2589, 189 KB) Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... The British Isles consist of Great Britain, Ireland and a number of much smaller surrounding islands. ... Download high resolution version (1455x2644, 228 KB)The Market Place in Evesham - from Project Guternberg eText 13754 - http://www. ... Download high resolution version (1455x2644, 228 KB)The Market Place in Evesham - from Project Guternberg eText 13754 - http://www. ... 1904 (MCMIV) is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The market town is a medieval phenomenon. ... Worcestershire (pronounced ; abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... The city of Worcester (pronounced Wuh-ster) is the county town of Worcestershire in England; the river Severn runs through the middle, with the citys large Worcester Cathedral overlooking the river. ... The centre of Cheltenham. ... Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon is a town in Warwickshire, England. ... The River Avon or Avon is a river in or adjoining the counties of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in the midlands of England. ... The Vale of Evesham is the name used for the area of southern Worcestershire, England, along the valley of the River Avon, centred on the town of Evesham. ... The Vale of Evesham is the name used for the area of southern Worcestershire, England, along the valley of the River Avon, centred on the town of Evesham. ... In agriculture, market gardening is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants. ...

The town has a population approaching 20,000, with a small hospital, a library, two secondary schools and a college. The town is home to the Evesham Technology computer manufacturing company, has a number of food processing businesses and is a modest tourist destination. Nearby is Wood Norton, a major BBC broadcasting centre during the Second World War, and has been a training facility & a private hotel until recently when it was closed down by its American owners. Evesham Technology is a computer company based in Evesham, England. ... A computer is a machine capable of undergoing complex calculations. ... Wood Norton, is a Grade II listed stately home near Evesham, England. ... Corporate logo of the British Broadcasting Corporation The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the national public service broadcaster of the United Kingdom (see British television). ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War (sometimes WW2 or WWII), was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as...

Evesham could reasonably be described as a pleasant rather than an exiting place to visit: it is a well-known destination for day-trippers who picnic by the river and a base for tourists visiting the Cotswolds. Annual events include a major angling contest, a hot-air balloon festival, the 'Mop' fun fair (once a hiring fair}, a regatta and a river festival featuring illuminated boats. The river Avon is an attraction in its own right, both as part of the navigable 'Avon Ring' and for pleasure-boat trips from Abbey Gardens or boat hire from the the marina. The remains of Evesham Abbey include the landmark Lichfield Bell Tower and two historic parish churches. Nearby is the Almonry. This attractive, listed building houses the local Heritage Centre. The Cotswolds are a range of hills in central England, sometimes called the heart of England, a hilly area reaching over 300 m or 1000 feet. ... Fishing from a pier Angling is a form of fishing. ... For other uses of this word, see Marina (disambiguation). ... A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ... A church building (or simply church) is a building used in Christian worship. ...

History

Evesham was the site of a major battle—the Battle of Evesham, in which Simon de Montfort was defeated and killed on 4 August 1265. It was also home to one of Europe's largest abbeys, of which only the Bell Tower remains. Evesham Abbey was founded by Ecgwin, Bishop of Worcester, following the vision of the Virgin Mary by a local swineherd or shepherd named Eof, which vision also appeared to Ecgwin. The name of Evesham is derived from "Eof's ham" (This derivation is contested, as some would have it known that the name stems from "Eof's Swine"). Evesham Abbey funded smaller abbeys and churches in Belgium, Holland and France. A large source of income came from pilgrims to the tomb of Montfort. The Battle of Evesham was an important battle in the history of England which took place on August 4, 1265. ... From the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (1208 – August 4, 1265) was the principal leader of the baronial opposition to King Henry III of England. ... August 4 is the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (217th in leap years), with 149 days remaining. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... An abbey (from the Latin abbatia, which is derived from the Syriac abba, father), is a Christian monastery or convent, under the government of an Abbot or an Abbess, who serve as the spiritual father or mother of the community. ... Evesham Abbey was founded at Evesham in England following a vision of the Virgin Mary by Eof. ... Saint Ecgwin was the founder of Evesham Abbey at Evesham in England. ... The Bishop of Worcester controls the see of Worcester and has his seat in Worcester Cathedral. ... Brasil, Jacareí: A photograph claimed to be of the Virgin Mary, miraculously produced. ... End-of-file of a Computer_file Eof was a swineherd (or possibly a shepherd, scholars dispute the matter) who claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary at Evesham in England. ... Holland is a region in the central-western part of the Netherlands. ... Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton (1867) The Pilgrims were a group of English religious separatists who sailed from Europe to North America in the early 17th century, in search of a home where they could freely practice their style of religion. ...

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. Bengeworth was always the secular side of the river, and at one stage had a castle vying for control with the abbey across the river. Unfortunately for Bengeworth, the knights went on a drunken spree and damaged a grave or two in the Abbey graveyard, giving the monks an excuse to attack and level the castle. This historic imbalance is still visible in the distribution of shops and roads. The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle, Wales. ... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... A Roman Catholic monk A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others following the same path. ...

Travel

Evesham is at the junction of the A46 and A44 trunk roads - the four-mile A46 £7m single-carriageway bypass opened in July 1987 as the A435. Evesham railway station is about two hours from London Paddington on the Cotswold Line. Local & regional bus services (to Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester and Cheltenham) run from the main bus stops on the High Street. The river Avon is navigable waterway linking the river Severn at Tewkesbury to the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal at Stratford. The A46 is a trunk road in England. ... The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom. ... The A46 is a trunk road in England. ... Evesham railway station is in the Midlands town of Evesham. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... The central (and longest) span of Paddington Station Paddington station or London Paddington is the name of a major National Rail and London Underground station complex in the Paddington area of London. ... A First Great Western Link Network Express Turbo unit at Evesham station on 19th September 2004, with a service for London Paddington. ... The Severn bridges crossing near the mouth of the River Severn The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) is the longest British river, at 354 kilometres (219 miles) long; it rises at an altitude of 610 metres on Plynlimon near Llanidloes, in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, and it passes through... Location within the British Isles Tewkesbury War Memorial Tewkesbury is a historic town in Gloucestershire, England. ... Categories: Stub | Canals in the United Kingdom | Warwickshire ...

External links

• Evesham Town Council
• Evesham - a 1904 book about the town, by Edmund H. New, from Project Gutenberg
• Map and aerial photo of Evesham, Worcestershire from Multimap.com
• Other map and aerial photo sources
• grid reference SP037438