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
Evesham swimming pools, a climbing wall, a 100-station fitness room to our health and a beauty salon. Sport in Evesham is represented by Evesham United F.C. which plays in the Southern Football League Division One South & West, and Rugby Union – Senior and Youth Sections at Evesham Rugby Club. There is also a cricket ground. The town also has a pétanque team, and a cycling club, Evesham & District Wheelers, which was founded in 1947. Because of its situation on the river, the town is home to various watersports including Evesham Rowing Club, Kayaking & Canoeing provided by the Evesham