Bretforton. ~75

BRETFORTON. ~75 Perpetual Curacy, in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Ox ford. Rev. Thomas H. Hunt, Perpetual Curate; Mr. William Barnard, Clerk. Ser vice-11 a.m. and 3 p.m. alternately, The NATIONAL ScHOOL, at the top or the village, within a short distance of the road to Bretforton, is a neat building, of recent erection. Sarah Bradley, Mistress. Average number of scholars, 45. 0.HARITIES.-The charities of this parish are few, and require no comment. DIRECTORY. Byrd The :Misc;es Hunt Rev. Thomas H., Perpetual Curate Byrd Rev. William, M.A. of Badsey and Wickhamford Collett Mrs. Mary Laugher Miss Esther J ones Mrs. Eleanor ----Wheeler Miss Mary Applebee Elizabeth, farmer Knight J oseph, beer retailer and wheel- Checketts John, farmer wright Cole Rebecca, shopkeeper and baker Knight Thomas, plumber and glazier Cook John, baker Lawrence Walter, butcher Gee Isaac, silk throwster Parker William, farmer, Manor Farm Rambler Robert, farmer Wad hams Frederick, wine and spirit Ingles M:ary Ann, shopkeeper merchant Ingles Richard, beer retailer and farmer, Wood ward J oseph, farmer, Badsey House; RoyaZ Oak house, Birlingham U.DINGTON • .A.shwin Richard, Esq., Manor House Clark John Proctor, farmer, Park Farm Cartwright John, Esq., Aldington Lodge Keen Thomas, miller Byrd Thomas, farmer BRETFORTON. RETFORTON is a village and parish, about 3i miles E. from Evesham. There B is in this village one of the most magnificent walnut trees in the country, both as regards size and beauty. Bretforton contained, according to the last census re turns, a population of 575. The CHURCH, dedicated to St. Leonard, is a stone edifice, standing near the top of the village, It is in the early Gothic style of architecture, with a square embattled tower, containing a peal of six bells. The interior of the church contains some Tudor decorations. In the windows are some rare specimens of ancient stained glass, and there are still visible traces of the doorway• and stairs which led to the rood-loft • Rev. George S. Morris, Vicar; Mr. William Sheppard, Clerk. Service lla.m. and 3 p.m. The P A.Rocmu. ScHOOL, for boys and girls, is a neat erection, with residence attached for the governess. It is supported by contributions and the children's vay ments. Hannah Cotton, Mistress. Average number of scholars, 50, DIRECTORY. Ashwin Mrs. Hewens William, farmer, Larkborough Asbwin James, Esq., Magistrate, Bretfor- Farm ton Hall Luxton Benjamin, farmer Morris Rev. George S., Vicar Marsh J ames, blacksmith Allchurch John, victualler, New Inn Phipps John, boot and shoe maker Ball Stephen, butcher Rim ell John, farmer Byrd Charles, baker and farmer Rouse Joseph, blacksmith Byrd Henry, farmer Rouse Sarah, grocer, &c. Byrd Henry, beer retailer Sheppard William, stone mason Dowdeswell James, grocer and saddler Sheppard William Roper, tailor and Evans J o~eph, victualler, Victoria Arms Parish Clerk Fletcher Richard, baker and shopkeeper Slater Thomas, boot a11d shoe maker Hall John, farmer I Whitford John, farmer Hay Willia.m, wheelwright .

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