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Tibberton is a small but somewhat scattered parish, situated about 4 miles N.E. of Worcester, the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway passing through it, and contained a population of 329 inhabitants in 1851.
The Church, dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, was appropriated to the Prior and Convent of Worcester in the year 1314. the living is subject to the jurisdiction of the Dean and Chapter. Tibberton and Bredicot, being both of small income, have recently been united into one living, by an act of parliament for increasing small and dividing large livings. Rev. Philip S. Ashworth, Rector. There is no appointed Clerk at the time we write. Service – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., alternately with Bredicot.

DIRECTORY

Adams Henry, wheelwright
Baylis Elizabeth, farmer, Rectory Farm
Boulter John, farmer, Eves Lench
Burford James, carpenter and shopkeeper
Chambers James, beer retailer and shopkeeper, Bridge Inn
Cole Samuel, butcher
Curnock Sarah, victualler, The Plough
Feather stone Joseph, farmer, The Old House; also of Bredicot and the Ivy House
Hartwright John, farmer, Ravenshill
Hughes William, farmer, Gordon’s Farm
Matthews Edward, farmer
Munslow George, blacksmith
Packwood Thomas, farmer, Moor End
Paddock Thomas, mason and shopkeeper
Parkes John, farmer, Court End
Smith James, mason
Tandy Thomas, beer retailer and shopkeeper, Navigation Inn
Turner Henry, shoe maker

Source: Billings Directory of Worcestershire 1855
Notes: Photographs of the church are available in the Gallery.