Evesham
[eev-shuh m, ee-shuh m, ee-suh m]
- a town in Hereford and Worcester county, in W England: battle 1265.
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Evesham was listening to a trickling of water outside the door.
Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)Constance Fenimore Woolson
It was the window of the boys' room; but Evesham's instincts failed him there.
Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)Constance Fenimore Woolson
The first part of the campaign of Evesham was carried out in Gwent.
Medival WalesA. G. Little
By their help, the dead child was removed as far as Evesham, and there buried.
Johnny Ludlow. First SeriesMrs. Henry Wood
He took the road to Evesham, and Mr. Lockett saw him no more.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth SeriesMrs. Henry Wood
Evesham
- a town in W central England, in W Worcestershire, on the River Avon: scene of the Battle of Evesham in 1265 (Lord Edward's defeat of Simon de Montfort and the barons); centre of the Vale of Evesham, famous for market gardens and orchards. Pop: 22 179 (2001)
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