Worcestershire in the English Civil War the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. Charles then returned into Worcestershire, and stayed at Evesham for some days. 1645. Edward Massey, the Governor of Gloucester, stormed and took Evesham, thus severing the Royalist line of march from Worcester to Oxford. Charles marched to Inkberrow, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and on to Leicester and then to Naseby, where he was defeated; then back by Kidderminster, Bewdley to Hereford and South Wales. The Scottish army came to the help of the English, and marched to Alcester on their way to attack Worcester, but turned off to Droitwich, Bewdley, and so to Hereford, which they besieged.
Evesham Vale Light Railway Ruston "Cromwell". A variety of passenger coaches are in service - including an articulated set of semi-open coaches, and several stylish fully enclosed saloon coaches, the latter of which provide the mainstay of the services. Evesham Vale Light Railway The Evesham Vale Light Railway operates in Evesham Country Park in Worcestershire, England, where it opened in August 2002. Constructed at gauge, the line runs for over through the park, including a lengthy section through the fruit orchards. Passengers are conveyed throughout the year, although operations tend to be limited to weekends during school term time, becoming a daily service during