Carmel Langridge, the Chair of Evesham’s Historical Society, will be sharing her vast knowledge of Evesham from the earliest times -she will explain where Evesham’s name was derived from and how a miracle meant that a massive abbey was built on the peninsula of the River Avon.
Location: Evesham Baptist Church, Offenham Rd, Evesham WR11 3DY
Joining by zoom is available. Please book as normal but email to let us know you intend to join via Zoom on: jsnowden2000@gmail.com
£3.00 – £4.00
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