
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: During the 1930s Evelyn Waugh often stayed here at the former County Hotel. He would visit the nearby Picture House, Captain Hance's riding academy in Church St. and the Lygon family at Madresfield Court.
Evelyn Waugh was a prominent English writer known for his satirical works; he is remembered for novels such as "Brideshead Revisited" and "Scoop," which reflect his sharp wit and keen observations of British society.
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Photo: Bob Embleton on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0