Wichenford
Wichenford is a village and civil parish (with Kenswick) in the Malvern Hills District in the county of Worcestershire, England. It lies 6 miles to the north-west of the city of Worcester.
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Population | 400 |
OS grid reference | SO787606 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WORCESTER |
Postcode district | WR6 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
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Following the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 Wichenford Parish ceased to be responsible for maintaining the poor in its parish. This responsibility was transferred to Martley Poor Law Union.[1]
Church
A church or chapel has existed at Wichenford from early times with mention of a chapel in Wichenford, which was attached to the church of St. Helen, Worcester around 1234. Parts of the present church of St. Lawrence date from about 1320.[2]
No Shops
Until the mid-1990s Wichenford had both a village shop with Post Office and a village bakery, both now closed down. The two shops were situated at opposite sides of the village green, in the centre of the village. Wichenford also has a pub, the Mason's Arms, which is situated on the road to Martley and is not near the village centre.
Open Gardens and Village Fete
Every two years (the "odd" years) a number of the village's gardens are opened by their owners over a weekend in June. The 2017 event made in excess of £10,000. Proceeds go to local charities. In even numbered years, a Fete is held in mid-July at The Memorial Hall. This popular event raises very welcome funds which are distributed to local good causes.[3]
Millennium Green
In the year 2000 the Millennium Green was opened.
Village Hall
Wichenford Memorial Hall [4] stands opposite the church and is used by local societies and for a variety of functions. The hall has modern kitchen facilities and a "committee room" with a bar area.
There is a "War Memorial" plaque to those from the village that have lost their lives while serving their country.
References
- Worcestershire Family History Guidebook, Vanessa Morgan, 2011, p68 The History Press, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
- A History of the County of Worcester: Vol. 3 (1913) Retrieved 24 May 2009
- Open Gardens Retrieved 8 August 2009
- Memorial Hall
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