Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  16 Church Green South

In 1891

 

Was Alfred Charles Hopkins

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Hairdresser

Notes: Wife Catherine (30) plus 2 children at home. (On later census Church Green South became Market Place) On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. On the 1901 census they were at 16 Market Place which was the same house as on the 1891 census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Church Green South

In 1881

 

Was Tom Smith

Age: 36

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Boot & Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah (35) plus 3 children at home. (On later census Church Green South became Market Place) On the 1871 census they lived in Ipsley Street. On the 1891 census Tom was now a Boot Manufacturer and they lived 21 Church Green East, Redditch. In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire Tom was classed under Boot & Shoe Maker, Evesham Street. In the 1876 Kelly’s Directory Tom was Boot & Shoe Maker, Market Place. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory Tom was Boot & Shoe Maker 17 Market Place. By the 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directory Tom was Boot Maker, 21 Church Green East. In the 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1916, 1921, 1924, 1928 & 1932 he was at 24 Church Green East. Tom died 1st December 1917 and was living at Wynnstay, Webheath, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Church Green South

In 1891

 

Was Edward James Dawe

Age: 30

Born: Cornwall

Trading as: Turncock Waterworks

Notes: Wife Matilda (Atkins) (29) plus 3 children at home. (On later census Church Green South became Market Place) By the 1911 census they lived 153 St George’s Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Church Green South

In 1881

 

Was John Welsbourne

Age: 49

Born: Leicestershire

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: Wife Ann (Pugh) (49) plus son at home. (On the 1881 census the enumerator started at this house in Church Green South after Alcester Street) On the 1891 census Ann was now a widow and lived at the same address. (On the later census Church Green South became Market Place) In the 1880, 1884 and 1892 Kelly’s Directories John was classed as Butcher at 18 Market Place but classed as Church Green South on the census. On the 1891 census John’s wife Ann was now a widow and classed as living at 18 Church Green South. On the 1871 census they lived in Alcester Street. On the 1861 census they lived at the “Vine Inn”, 30 Evesham Street and John was Butcher and Innkeeper. John died in 1884.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Church Green South

In 1891

 

Was Ann Welsbourne (widow)

Age: 58

Born: Rednall

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: Ann had 1 working son, also a Butcher at home. On the 1881 census Ann was married to John and they lived at the same address. (On later census Church Green South became Market Place) Ann died 27th May 1895.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2 Church Green South

In 1871

 

Was William Mousley

Age: 41

Born: Leamington

Trading as: Chemist

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (42) plus 7 children + 2 servants at home. (On later census Church Green South was Market Place) On the 1881 census they lived at 2 Market Place which would have been the same house as on the 1871 census. On the 1861 census William was classed as being in Chapel Green which possibly became Market Place on the later census. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory of Worcestershire William was Chemist and Druggist in Redditch. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire William was Chemist and Druggist, Market Place but classed as Church Green South on the census. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory he was Chemist and Druggist, Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  3 Church Green South

In 1871

 

Was Mary Smith (widow)

Age: 46

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Mary had 2 working children + 1 Lodger at home. On later census Church Green South was Market Place. On the 1861 census Mary was a Grocer in Chapel Green which on later census was Church Green South and then Market Place. On the 1851 census Mary was married to William and they lived William Street, Redditch. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Mary was Grocer, Market Place. In the 1865 Jones’s Mercantile Directory of the Iron District, Mary was Grocer, Market Place. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire Mary was Grocer, Market Place. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory Mary was Beer Retailer, Market Place. In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire Mary was classed under Ginger Beer Manufacturers, 3 Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  4 Church Green South

In 1871

 

Was Sarah Neale (widow)

Age: 70

Born: Hull

Trading as: Draper

Notes: Sarah had 1 niece Draper + 1 Servant at home. On the 1861 census Sarah was a Grocer in Chapel Green but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census Sarah was married to William and he was a Draper and Clothier and they lived Chapel Green South which on later census became Church Green South and then Market Place so quite possibly lived at the same house. In the 1835 Pigot’s Directory of Worcestershire William Neale was Draper, Redditch. In the 1842 Pigot’s Directory, William was classed as Maltster, Chapel Green.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green South

In 1871

 

Was Frederick W. James

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Baker

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Gibbs) (31) plus 4 children + 1 Servant at home. (On later census Church Green South became known as Market Place) On the 1861 census Frederick was an assistant Confectioner, West Bromwich. On the 1881 census Frederick and Elizabeth lived at 5 Market Place. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory Frederick was classed as being in Market Place and Evesham Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  6 Church Green South

In 1871

 

Was Charles Avery

Age: 47

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (43) plus 3 children at home. (On later census Church Green South became Market Place) In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Charles was Confectioner, Market Place. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory Charles was Grocer & Confectioner, Market Place which on the census was known as Church Green South.

Source of data: JC – Census