Press Clippings from the 1800’s to the present day – Click on the Thumbnail for a full size image
Please Note – Some of the documents may be of relatively low quality due to their age
The End of the Road
In 1959, The Sunday Mercury published an article with a rather gloomy headline, hinting at an uncertain future for the village. However, the piece itself offered a glimmer of hope and resilience. Now, more than 60 years on, it’s heartening to see that optimism well-placed—the village is not only surviving but thriving!
The Village in 1983
This article, featured in Warwickshire and Worcestershire Life, offers a wonderful snapshot of the village as it was just 40 years ago. It’s a charming reminder of how things once were—and how much has changed since then
Fire at the Vicarage
Published in the Banbury Guardian in 1905, this article gives a vivid account of a significant event in the village’s history—a fire that affected the vicarage. It provides a fascinating glimpse into how the community responded to unexpected challenges over a century ago, highlighting both the vulnerability and resilience of village life at the time.
Murder in the Village
In this article from the Royal Leamington Spa Courier, dated 1873, recounts a tragic and chilling chapter in the village’s past—the murder of Betsy Handcock by her husband, Edward Handcock. This shocking event not only left a deep impact on the local community but also marked a significant moment in legal history, as Edward Handcock became the last man to be hanged at Warwick Jail
A wedding of note
This article from The Daily Mirror, published in September 1938, captured national attention with its surprising love story—21-year-old Ellen Adams marrying 60-year-old farm labourer George Gardner. Their unconventional union sparked headlines across the country and offered a glimpse into village life, love, and the social norms of the time