Worcester writer dies, aged 93

From the archive, first published Thursday 31st Jul 2003.

A WELL-known local historian who contributed to the Evening News from the 1960s to the early 1980s has died.

Gladys Bradley was aged 93. Born in York, in 1910, she lived for many years in Bromwich Road, Worcester, and was the widow of Harold Bradley, whose career was spent teaching at the former St Paul's School where he was headmaster for 10 years.

Mr and Mrs Bradley were founder members of the Worcester Writers' Circle, and for many years, she was its honorary secretary.

Mrs Bradley had articles published in several journals and magazines and was author of The Pegasus Book of Trees.

She wrote articles for the Evening News under her maiden name of Gladys Keighley

She was involved in a number of local conservation campaigns in Worcester, particularly for the preservation and restoration of the ancient monastic Swan Pool on the Chapter Meadows.

Mrs Bradley leaves two daughters, Priscella Clegg, who lives in Surrey, and Anthea Head, who lives in Malvern, and six grandchildren. The funeral service is at Worcester Crematorium on Monday at 3pm.

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