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
Lake Evesham Lake Evesham Lake Evesham is a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, comprising about 250 households. Many of its residents commute directly into Baltimore for work while others commute locally to Towson. The neighborhood rests between Northern Parkway and York Road, thus making it close in proximity to Loyola University and Towson University. The neighborhood boasts an eclectic residential community of all ages and demographics. The Lake Evesham community is near Belvedere market as well the Senator Theatre, enabling residents to enjoy themselves within walking distance. Average home prices in Lake Evesham are $260,000. Founded in the 1890s, Lake Evesham originally was