Property: Unknown Evesham Street ln year: 1861

Occupant: Thomas Oakley aged:  30  Born:  Redditch

Trade: Needle Finisher –

Notes: Wife Mary (36) plus 3 children at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Bates Hill, Redditch. On the 1871 census they lived in Victoria Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Needle & Fishing tackle Manufacturer and then by 1881 census they lived in Unicorn Hill, Redditch. In the 1884, 1888, 1892 & 1900 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was classed as Price & Oakley Needle & Fish Hook Maker, Unicorn Hill. Thomas died 21st July 1902 and lived “Holmwood”, 18 Park Road, Redditch.

Source: JC – Census