Malvern Memories

Outcasts (Langland Arms) from 2001

Sports Replay: darts and skittles from the early 2000s

Pupils from the Wyche Primary School in their nativity play

Pupils from the Wyche Primary School in their nativity play

Nativities 2003: Twenty years on do you recognise anyone?

Frances Thurlow and Peter Tooke of Worcester Ukelele Club at the Big Lunch at Malvern Wells Village Hall.

Frances Thurlow and Peter Tooke of Worcester Ukelele Club at the Big Lunch at Malvern Wells Village Hall.

What were you up to in June 2014?

Prince Charles arrives the concert at the Cathedral in 2017. Picture: Michael Whitefoot.

Prince Charles arrives the concert at the Cathedral in 2017. Picture: Michael Whitefoot.

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Looking back on when King Charles visited Worcestershire

A player from St Joseph’s tries to grab the tag of an Upton player in Malvern Hills District Tag Rugby festival.

A player from St Joseph’s tries to grab the tag of an Upton player in Malvern Hills District Tag Rugby festival.

Do you recognise anyone in these pictures from 20 years ago?

Children at Welland County Primary School took part in an end of term Easter bonnet competition.

Children at Welland County Primary School took part in an end of term Easter bonnet competition.

'Business was booming' - Looking back on Easter in Malvern 1982

Jenson Rushton, Rebecca Lee and Benjamin Phillips, all aged two, from Madresfield Early Years.

Jenson Rushton, Rebecca Lee and Benjamin Phillips, all aged two, from Madresfield Early Years.

Malvern pictures from the past - Easter 2010

They found love at a charity jumble sale! Organiser Janet Charles with her husband-to-be, Peter Pitt, and a box of goods ready to sell for a good cause.

They found love at a charity jumble sale! Organiser Janet Charles with her husband-to-be, Peter Pitt, and a box of goods ready to sell for a good cause.

What was happening in Malvern in March 2006

Reception-year youngsters Lexi Reeve, 5, Imogen John, 4, and Courtney Major, 5, with their paper dragons to mark the Chinese new year, at Great Malvern Primary School.

Reception-year youngsters Lexi Reeve, 5, Imogen John, 4, and Courtney Major, 5, with their paper dragons to mark the Chinese new year, at Great Malvern Primary School.

Malvern in 2015 - cable car for Hills and Eggheads quiz team

Jack Allen 10, Danny Hardman, 11 and Oliver Potts, eight, took part in Upton Primary’s non uniform day to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Jack Allen 10, Danny Hardman, 11 and Oliver Potts, eight, took part in Upton Primary’s non uniform day to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Looking back at the archives from February 2010

The Chase School wants ex-pupils and teachers to share their memories

The Chase School wants ex-pupils and teachers to share their memories

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Malvern school wants ex-pupils to help celebrate 70th anniversary

Rupert Chambers (back left), Bert Loynes (back right), Upton CofE headteacher Mark Mumby and pupils with a cheque for £15,000 from the friends group to pay for the refurbishment.

Rupert Chambers (back left), Bert Loynes (back right), Upton CofE headteacher Mark Mumby and pupils with a cheque for £15,000 from the friends group to pay for the refurbishment.

Were you featured in our paper in February 2004?

Repair Cafe Malvern Hills repairs nearly 80 items a sessions.

Repair Cafe Malvern Hills repairs nearly 80 items a sessions.

Community workshop hits milestone anniversary

HISTORIC: A rare Edward VIII post box in Ombersley Road, Worcester

HISTORIC: A rare Edward VIII post box in Ombersley Road, Worcester

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Oldest and rarest post boxes in Worcester revealed

The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother with her staff in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Florence Bramford stands in the second row, far right.

The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother with her staff in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Florence Bramford stands in the second row, far right.

Tales of royalty capture America in books

Leigh United. The back row is Barrie Tunlie, John Banner, Ron Monk, Malcolm Francis, Vernon Banner, Gordon Roberts,

Leigh United. The back row is Barrie Tunlie, John Banner, Ron Monk, Malcolm Francis, Vernon Banner, Gordon Roberts,

Special reunion to take place for football team from 1960s to 80s

The lady behind Warwick House

The lady behind Warwick House

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Gertrude the Great: The lady behind Malvern's Warwick House

LOVED: Jean Clift known as Mrs C. Photo: Clift family

LOVED: Jean Clift known as Mrs C. Photo: Clift family

Family's tribute after death of adventurous owner of the Talbot at Knightwick

Riverside Cafe re-opened in the city.

Riverside Cafe re-opened in the city.

Boycie, Scouting for Girls and new cafe - look back at this week in 2012

The Jewell family take over The Flyford Arms, near Pershore.

The Jewell family take over The Flyford Arms, near Pershore.

Nostalgia: Taking a look back at this week in 2002

HONOUR: Ken Clarke, second from the left, was a Horse Guard during the Queen's Coronation in 1953.

HONOUR: Ken Clarke, second from the left, was a Horse Guard during the Queen's Coronation in 1953.

Late Royal Horse Guard so proud to be part of Queen's coronation

Superstar Cher Lloyd shares more adorable pictures

Superstar Cher Lloyd shares more adorable pictures

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Worcestershire superstar Cher Lloyd shares cute childhood picture

Runners limber up before Malvern's Race for Life at the three Counties Showground in May 2007

Runners limber up before Malvern's Race for Life at the three Counties Showground in May 2007

Nostalgia: A trip through pictures down memory lane in Malvern

'Crusties' at the Castlemorton rave in 1992

'Crusties' at the Castlemorton rave in 1992

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When the UK's biggest illegal rave came to Worcestershire

Rik Mayall wasin Malvern as oily politician Alan B’Stard, meeting Sir Edward Elgar and stopping traffic by Malvern Theatres in May 2007

Rik Mayall wasin Malvern as oily politician Alan B’Stard, meeting Sir Edward Elgar and stopping traffic by Malvern Theatres in May 2007

Malvern memories: When Rik Mayall was in town

You don’t scare us... Georgia May Cook, Harry Curtis, Jack Curtis, Elliot Cooke and Lela Sharman English meet a Dalek at the town’s May Day celebrations in 2005

You don’t scare us... Georgia May Cook, Harry Curtis, Jack Curtis, Elliot Cooke and Lela Sharman English meet a Dalek at the town’s May Day celebrations in 2005

Nostalgia: A trip through pictures down memory lane in Malvern

Getting ready for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in April 2002 are Pendock Primary School pupils (from left) Mitchel Dallimore, Lucy Taylor, Amy Bateson and Thomas Whatmore

Getting ready for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in April 2002 are Pendock Primary School pupils (from left) Mitchel Dallimore, Lucy Taylor, Amy Bateson and Thomas Whatmore

Nostalgia: A look back through the Gazette cuttings files

The Hanley Swan team celebrate their Phipps Cup victory – their first trophy for several years - in April 2005

The Hanley Swan team celebrate their Phipps Cup victory – their first trophy for several years - in April 2005

Nostalgia: more pictures from the Gazette cuttings files

Malvern professor Joe Riley was part of an extreme ironing team that climbed 2,672metres to the top of the Mount Ruapehu volcano in New Zealand in March 2005

Malvern professor Joe Riley was part of an extreme ironing team that climbed 2,672metres to the top of the Mount Ruapehu volcano in New Zealand in March 2005

Nostalgia: More Malvern memories from down the years

Former Worcestershire teacher, John Jones, was the sole representative for the youth of Great Britain at the Queen's coronation.

Former Worcestershire teacher, John Jones, was the sole representative for the youth of Great Britain at the Queen's coronation.

'I sat yards from Queen at her coronation'

Malvern Town treasurer Geoff Allen and fundraiser Reg Box appeared in a feature on the club in January 2003

Malvern Town treasurer Geoff Allen and fundraiser Reg Box appeared in a feature on the club in January 2003

Malvern nostalgia: Another great selection of pictures from down the years

Upton Youth Band featured in January 2004. Pictured are Allan Dudley, dancer Kymberley Lane, Russell Dudley, Samuel Dudley, Sharon Coxhead, Sheridan Lane and Pete Coxhead

Upton Youth Band featured in January 2004. Pictured are Allan Dudley, dancer Kymberley Lane, Russell Dudley, Samuel Dudley, Sharon Coxhead, Sheridan Lane and Pete Coxhead

Nostalgia: More picture memories from the Malvern Gazette archives

Image | BBC Press Office

Image | BBC Press Office

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Tributes paid to “trailblazing” BBC radio presenter Janice Long following her death

Madresfield Primary School and Madresfield Early Years Centre pupils made Christmas tree decorations to raise funds for the restoration of bells at St Mary’s Church in 2004. From left, Andreas Solomou (EYC), Ben Williams (MPS), Harriet Branfield

Madresfield Primary School and Madresfield Early Years Centre pupils made Christmas tree decorations to raise funds for the restoration of bells at St Mary’s Church in 2004. From left, Andreas Solomou (EYC), Ben Williams (MPS), Harriet Branfield

Malvern nostalgia: more pictures from the past

Mike Preece sent us this picture of the Plume Of Feathers FC from the 1998-99 season

Mike Preece sent us this picture of the Plume Of Feathers FC from the 1998-99 season

Nostalgia: More picture memories from the Malvern Gazette archives

Malvern Carnival, was the year 1966?

Malvern Carnival, was the year 1966?

Malvern Carnival picture memories: was the year 1966?

Stuart Yates (left) and Matthew Davis have fun at the Wells and Wyche Playgroup jumble sale in October 2004

Stuart Yates (left) and Matthew Davis have fun at the Wells and Wyche Playgroup jumble sale in October 2004

Nostalgia: More Malvern picture memories from the archive

Front page news in October 2004 – for the first time the GCSE food technology class at Dyson Perrins High School contained more boys than girls

Front page news in October 2004 – for the first time the GCSE food technology class at Dyson Perrins High School contained more boys than girls

Nostalgia: More Malvern picture memories from the archive

ACTRESS Maureen Lipman joined local people for a cuppa at the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in 2005. She was appearing in Glorious! at Malvern Theatres and popped along to the event at St James Antiques in Little Malvern

ACTRESS Maureen Lipman joined local people for a cuppa at the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in 2005. She was appearing in Glorious! at Malvern Theatres and popped along to the event at St James Antiques in Little Malvern

When Maureen Lipman popped in for a cuppa, and more great Malvern picture memories

September 1980 saw popular TV personality John Noakes filming on the Malvern Hills. He recruited around 30 members of Malvern’s 2nd Venture Scout troop to build a bonfire on the top of the Worcestershire Beacon
The Beacon was then lit and the

September 1980 saw popular TV personality John Noakes filming on the Malvern Hills. He recruited around 30 members of Malvern’s 2nd Venture Scout troop to build a bonfire on the top of the Worcestershire Beacon
The Beacon was then lit and the

More great Malvern picture memories

Don Handy sent us this picture, which he says was published in the Gazette in the 1950s. It is of the Wyche school fete. Do you remember anyone in this picture? Or perhaps you have a picture of a different school fete. We’d love to see your

Don Handy sent us this picture, which he says was published in the Gazette in the 1950s. It is of the Wyche school fete. Do you remember anyone in this picture? Or perhaps you have a picture of a different school fete. We’d love to see your

Malvern memories: more fantastic pictures from the past

It’s August 2006 and Sid the seven-feet long jungle carpet python was reunited with its owners in Mountbatten Road after five days on the slither

It’s August 2006 and Sid the seven-feet long jungle carpet python was reunited with its owners in Mountbatten Road after five days on the slither

Malvern nostalgia: more faces and places from down the years

DAREDEVIL pensioner Biddy Meade-King spent her 80th birthday on a Harley Davidson motorbike in July 2005

DAREDEVIL pensioner Biddy Meade-King spent her 80th birthday on a Harley Davidson motorbike in July 2005

Picture memories: looking back through the years in Malvern

Cher Lloyd arrives at Malvern Three Counties with X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole in 2010.

Cher Lloyd arrives at Malvern Three Counties with X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole in 2010.

X Factor Axed: When Cher Lloyd brought Cheryl Cole to Malvern - pictures and video

X Factor axed: Worcestershire contestants where are they now? Harry Styles, Cher Lloyd, Ginny Lemon and more

X Factor axed: Worcestershire contestants where are they now? Harry Styles, Cher Lloyd, Ginny Lemon and more

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X Factor axed: Where are Worcestershire's contestants now?

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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Echoes from the past

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