Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  14 Church Green East

In 1881

 

Was John Buggins

Age: 26

Born: Redditch

Trading as: employed 1 man & 5 boys Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Ellen (28) plus 2 children at home. On the 1911 census they lived 11 Queen Street, Redditch. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory John was Fish Hook Maker, 14 Church Green East. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory John was Fish Hook Manufacturer, 11 Lodge Road, Redditch. John died 14th March 1937.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1891

 

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Notes: Uninhabited

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1901

 

Was Albert Henry Cooper

Age: 32

Born: Studley

Trading as: Employer Shoeing Smith & Locks

Notes: Wife Eva D. D. (26) + 1 boarder at home. On the 1911 census they lived 13 Victoria Street, Redditch. On the 1891 census Albert lived with his parents Henry and Sarah in Studley.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1911

 

Was Edward Dobson Monks (widower)

Age: 56

Born: Redditch

Trading as: File Maker

Notes: Edward had 1 daughter + 2 servants at home. (On the 1911 census Edward had stated that he had had 4 children) On the 1901 census Edward was married to Amelia (Stokes) and they lived 155 Ipsley Road, Redditch. On the 1871 census Edward lived with his parents Edward Dobson Monks and Mary Ann in Church Green. Edward died in 1941.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1924

 

Was G. H. Harbon & Son

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Trading as: Pianoforte Warehouse

Notes: Still at this address in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1940

 

Was Geo. Hy. Harbon

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Trading as: Pianoforte Warehouse

Notes: On the 1911 census George was married to Florence and they lived 36 Oakly Road, Redditch and George was a Piano Tuner. In the 1932 George Henry was classed as Pianoforte Warehouse, 14 Church Green East.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  14 Church Green East

In 1948

 

Was G. H. Harbon

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Trading as: Music Warehouse

Notes: In the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory it stated G. H. Harbon, Music Warehouse, 14 Church Green East.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  15 Church Green East

In 1881

 

Was John Fortnam

Age: 23

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: On the 1871 census John lived with his parents John and Mary Emma in Feckenham.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  15 Church Green East

In 1891

 

Was Clara Loxton

Age: 29

Born: Staffs

Trading as: Employer Fancy Draper

Notes: Clara had 2 boarders at home. On the 1891 census Clara’s name was Lockstone but should possibly have been Loxton. On the 1881 census Clara was classed as Assistant Draper, 4 Evesham Street. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Clara was classed as Miss Clara Loxton, fine art needlework & outfitting establishment, 15 Church Green East. Clara died in 1936.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  15 Church Green East

In 1901

 

Was

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Notes: In Occupation but uninhabited

Source of data: JC – Census