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11:38am Thursday 29th March 2012

100 years ago – March 30 1912 OWEN Bradley, carpenter, Sutton-under-Brailes, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit licensed premises on March 16.

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From the Archives - June 16, 2011

11:01am Thursday 16th June 2011

100 Years Ago June 17, 1911 Campden Parish Council had two very important matters before it on Tuesday. They first discussed the desirability of petitioning the county council to do away with the system at present in vogue by which Campden is divided into three wards for the purpose of electing a parish council. It seems to us absurd that a place as small as Campden should be so divided and we are in agreement with the majority of the council in attempting to put an end to a system which is cumbersome and unnecessary. The second matter was public lighting which for a very long time failed to give complete satisfaction to the council or the ratepayers, Mr Ashbee has been to considerable trouble in collecting information as to the cost of laying down a petrol gas light plant. In a scheme of such magnitude the council acted wisely in referring the whole question to a committee.

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Report looked back in horror at ‘brutal’ shin-kicking bouts

11:01am Thursday 16th June 2011

THE Journal displayed a photo of equipment once used at Dover’s Games shin-kicking competitions 75 years ago.

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Crowds turned out for British Legion service

11:01am Thursday 16th June 2011

A British Legion standard presented to the Ettington branch 75 years ago was dedicated at a church service.

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Caribbean steel band and the girls of St Trinians at carnival

10:42am Thursday 9th June 2011

POLISH folk dancers and a Jamaican steel band were among the highlights of a village carnival 40 years ago.

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From the Archives - June 9, 2011

10:41am Thursday 9th June 2011

100 Years Ago June 10, 1911 AS for several years past, the Stow-on-the-Wold Christian Endeavour Society paid a visit to the Warren, Sezincote, on Monday, and notwithstanding the counter attractions of club day a good number again availed themselves of the opportunity of visiting this charming spot. Through the generosity of Mr J T Dugdale, the grounds had been thrown open to the members and friends of the Society and owing to the delightful weather, a most enjoyable time was spent. As Whitsuntide came rather late this year and the season was more advanced some of the blossoms were past their best and the trees had lost something of their spring freshness, but this was compensated for by the wonderfully dry state of the ground and the warmth of the atmosphere which enabled the tea to be taken in true picnic style.

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Slippery conditions led to falls at pony club event

10:41am Thursday 9th June 2011

DAMP conditions saw several falls at a meeting of Shipston Pony Club 75 years ago.

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Bell-ringers’ spring meeting followed by meat tea

10:38am Thursday 26th May 2011

The Spring Meeting of the Four Shires Guild of Bellringers was held 75 years ago at Bourton-on-the-Hill.

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From the Archives - May 26, 2011

10:38am Thursday 26th May 2011

100 Years Ago May 27, 1911 The experience of the Ettington labourer who was on Saturday fined 7s 6d, including costs, at Shipston-on-Stour Petty Sessions for being drunk while in charge of a horse, should prove a warning to others who may fall a victim to the seductive charms of a clay pipe and twist tobacco. There is no reasonable doubt that the unfortunate carter appeared to be suffering from an undue indulgence in alcohol, for he was refused drink at a local public house. He had, however, been smoking twist in a new clay pipe and this combination was too much for him. We are not inclined to disbelieve him and are quite sure it would be too much for us. The moral is obvious: Do not smoke twist in a new clay pipe, but if you must have the combination of twist and clay, get someone else to mature your pipe for you.

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People ‘from all over the world’ signed petition

10:47am Thursday 19th May 2011

Petitions containing more than 700 signatures of people “from all over the world” were handed in to North Cotswold Rural District Council 40 years ago objecting to proposed parking restrictions in Stow Square.

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From the Archives - May 19, 2011

10:47am Thursday 19th May 2011

100 Years Ago May 20, 1911 Fine weather favoured Stow May Fair and there was a large influx of visitors, some on business and others on pleasure bent. Horses, notwithstanding the ubiquity of the motor, were very numerous, animals of various grades and prices – the massive cart horse and the graceful hunter – the useful cob and the Welsh pony. These and other kinds were all represented. Auctioneers, with horse clothing and harness and stable requisites, were busy disposing of their wares. Others were selling money to clients who were in a hurry to be rich but didn’t succeed. Still others were offering carnation plants which they said was to be the Coronation flower. In the spacious Market Square a bigger medley than ever was congregated. There was fried fish, ice cream, confectionery of many descriptions, hoop-la, roundabouts, coconut shies and many other dodges for enticing coppers from the pockets of pleasure seekers.

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Children were in fine voice

10:42am Thursday 12th May 2011

THESE pictures show some of the winners of a music festival held 75 years ago.

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Village urged to consider moving to a new county

10:39am Thursday 12th May 2011

WORCESTERSHIRE faced the possibility of losing one of its prettiest village to a neighbouring county 40 years ago.

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