When Black Sabbath came to Cradley

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Discover the house that was home to the band's drummer, Bill Ward, for many years, near to Cradley at Ridgeway Cross, just off the Bromyard Road. Andrew Marston hears from villagers past and present, alongside the people who lived in the Black Sabbath co-founder's old residence, who tell tales of wild parties, a Ozzy Osbourne's Rolls-Royce and drink-stained designer furniture. Discover more of Herefordshire's most fascinating stories; search for Secret Herefordshire on BBC Sounds, and subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Image credit: BBC/Harry Goodwin