Property: 29 Alcester Street ln year: 1881

Occupant: Maria Guest (widow) aged:  64  Born:  Redditch

Trade: Beerhouse Keeper & Provisions Dealer –

Notes: Maria had 1 son + 1 niece at home. On the 1871 census Maria was living in Alcester Street but no number stated and she seemed to be a Grocer. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory Maria is classed as Grocer, Alcester Street. Maria died 16th December 1885 in Alcester Street. Maria was the licensee of the “Rising Sun” 1866-1884. Her son George was the licensee in 1887 and he was also a Grocer.

Source: JC – Census + AF