Evesham

American

[eev-shuhm, ee-shuhm, ee-suhm] / ˈiv ʃəm, ˈi ʃəm, ˈi səm /

noun

a town in Hereford and Worcester county, in W England: battle 1265.

Evesham British

/ ˈiːvʃəm /

noun

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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Tara Costellow, who runs the Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre in Evesham, Worcestershire, said they were "majestic animals" but could be "overwhelming".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The MP for Droitwich and Evesham, Nigel Huddlestone, said he was "very concerned by the ongoing activities at Stone Arrow Farm".

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Huddleson, who is MP for Droitwich and Evesham in the West Midlands, previously worked under Badenoch as a minister when she was business secretary.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

Areas with an increase included Evesham, Droitwich, and Malvern.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

This sculpted garden'd once been a local legend and so had its creator, Arthur Evesham.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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