Evolution of Worcestershire county boundaries since 1844 where more parishes or manors changed hands with neighbouring counties, usually as 'gifts' by the monarchy, church or through conquest. By 1844; the administration of Worcestershire was carried out by the Courts of Quarter Sessions, who were responsible for law and order, civil jurisdiction and certain administrative functions in the county. These roles included the licensing of alehouses, police, weights and measures, construction/maintenance of highways and bridges, poor law disputes and setting taxes. The county was then divided into five hundreds, four separate boroughs for the larger towns (Bewdley, Kidderminster, Droitwich, and Evesham), and Worcester itself, which was a county
The Bewdley School In 2017, 76% of Bewdley students achieved a GCSE grade 4 (old C) or above in English and 71% a 4 (old C) or above in Maths. The Bewdley School achieved 90% of A Level students gaining three or more A*-C grades. In April 2017, a name change was proposed by the new head teacher to shorten the schools title to "The Bewdley School." This was agreed upon by parents and governors in September 2017. The Bewdley School continues to have a large and growing sixth form. A new school logo was introduced in May 2018. The Bewdley School The