Evesham which was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, with only Abbot Lichfield's Bell Tower remaining. During the 13th century, one of the two main battles of England's Second Barons' War took place near the town, marking the victory of Prince Edward who later became King Edward I. Evesham is derived from the Old English "homme" or "ham", and "Eof", the name of a swineherd in the service of Egwin, third bishop of Worcester. It was originally named "Homme" or "Haum" and recorded as "Eveshomme" in 709 and "Evesham" in 1086. The second part of the name ("homme" or "ham")
Evesham (UK Parliament constituency) Evesham (UK Parliament constituency) Evesham was a parliamentary constituency in Worcestershire which was represented in the British House of Commons. Originally a parliamentary borough consisting of the town of Evesham, it was first represented in 1295. After this its franchise lapsed for several centuries, but it then returned two Members of Parliament (MPs) from 1604 until 1868, when its representation was reduced to one member under the Representation of the People Act 1867. From the 1885 general election, Evesham was abolished as a borough but the name was transferred to a larger county constituency electing one MP. This constituency was