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Bretforton Remembers – 100 Years On

The memorial plaque in St Leonard’s church, Bretforton, records 29 names of Bretforton men who served and died in World War One. In January 2018, Bretforton History Group began researching these men, in this the centenary year of the Armistice. In doing so, the Group has learnt there were more Bretforton men who died – such as Leonard Knight – but for whatever reason, were not remembered on the village’s memorial plaques (located in St Leonard’s church, on the front of Bretforton Memorial Hall, and on the wall in Bretforton Village School hall). A folder of information has been compiled about each of the Bretforton men – and women – who served in World War One, including those who survived. If you would like to view these, or have further information to share about Bretforton during WW1, particularly photographs of those who are represented in the church display by only their regimental cap badges – we would be interested to hear from you.

Please contact Fiona Gibson 01386 830815, bretfortonhistory@gmail.com.



ANNOUNCING
 
THE  BADSEY  SOCIETY’S  NEW  BOOK
 
PEACE, WAR AND REMEMBRANCE
BADSEY AND WICKHAMFORD’S GREAT WARby Maureen Spinks
On sale in The Spar, Badsey, from 10th November, price £6
176 pages, fully illustrated, with a Foreword by Professor Stephen Badsey of The University of Wolverhampton, and cover design by Ian Gibson.  Themes covered:  the years leading up to the Great War; agriculture and food production; those who served; the role of women; the Home Front; Belgian refugees; prisoners of war; aftermath and remembrance.

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​Bretforton History Group 2018:
 

The focus this year is Bretforton in 1910 -1920. Initial research has begun into those villagers who were in active service in WW1. We would love to hear from anyone who has memorabilia, photographs, medals etc in connection with the names listed below. We would like to produce something to mark Armistice Day 2018. Ideas and suggestions welcomed.
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ACTIVE SERVICE IN WW1 (survived)
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John ALLCHURCH
Clara ASHWIN
Ruth ASHWIN
Thetis Mary ASHWIN
Beatrice BLAKE
Tom Bernard BOULTER
Ernest Alfred CLARKE
Ernest George COLDICOTT
Ernest Clinton HALFORD
George William HUNT
Albert JELFS
George Thomas JELFS
Sidney JELFS
Albert JONES
Oscar Henry JONES
Leonard KNIGHT
Alfred PERKINS
Frederick ROCK
Harry STANLEY
Sidney TARRY
Horace TOMKINS
George Henry WHATCOTT
 


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THE WW1 FALLEN
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Wilson David ALLCHURCH
James Robert BLAKE
Edward Sylvester BLAKE
Alfred CARTER
Albert CLARKE
Albert CLEAVER
Richard CLEAVER
William COLDICOTT
Albert DARKE
Charles William DOWDESWELL
Hubert GAUKROGER
Walter HALFORD
Charles H HALL
George Alfred HALL
Samuel Stanley HALL
Fred HARRIS
George Edgar HAYES
George Henry HERBERT
Harry HITCHMAN
Percy HOULT
Lewis John JELFS
Raymond V. J. JELFS
Charles PEATS
Morris PERKINS
Charles H. ROBBINS
Albert J. STALEY
Horace TOMKINS
James TOMKINS
Edgar TOWSE

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​Meeting Dates:
(nb. 4th Mon EVENINGS + 2nd Thurs MORNINGS)
 
Monthly talks and trips will continue.

Subs: £10 annually (from 1st Jan 2018) + £2 per session
 
All welcome – we look forward to seeing you!
Thanks and best wishes,
Fiona G, 830815, bretfortonhistory@gmail.com

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  • HOME
  • CLUBS/GROUPS
    • BAD Drama Group
    • Garden Club
    • Craft and Chat
    • History Group
    • Bretforton Silver Band
    • 3 Ms
    • Hockey
    • Cricket >
      • Youth Cricket
  • VENUES
    • Sports Club
    • Theatre Barn
    • Social Club
    • Fleece Inn
    • Memorial Hall
  • OUR COMMUNITY
    • Parish Council
    • Community Shop
    • Playgroup
    • Bretforton Village School
    • St Leonard's Church
    • Information
    • CONTACT
  • village life
  • WHAT'S ON
    • BAD Bedroom Farce
    • Bretforton Show