Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 7 Church Green South In 1871 | Was Frederick Turner Age: 40 Born: Claines, Worcs. | Trading as: Gardener Notes: Wife Ann (52) Milliner + step-son + 3 Apprentice Milliners at home. (Church Green South on later census was known as Market Place) On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green West. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 8 Church Green South In 1871 | Was Sarah Laugher (widow) Age: 46 Born: Horwick, Worcs. | Trading as: Hotel Keeper Notes: Sarah had her son + 4 servants at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Church Green South before going on to Herbert Street) Sarah’s husband Henry Laugher was the licensee of the “Fox & Goose” 1860-1868. (Details in Old Redditch Pubs-Alan Foxall) On the 1861 census Sarah was married to Henry and they lived at the “Fox and Goose” which seemed to be classed as being in Alcester Street. Alcester Street went into Chapel Green which was later known as Market Place. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 1 Church Green West In 1901 | Was Chemist Age: Born: | Trading as: Chemist Notes: On the 1901 census this was classed as Lock up Shop, Chemist. (On the 1901 census the enumerator started at this Lock up Shop after Bates Hill) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Church Green West In 1901 | Was Emma Letitia White (widow) Age: 66 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: Living on own Means Notes: Emma had 1 servant at home. On the 1891 census Emma was living at 7 Church Green East. Emma died 22nd September 1904. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Church Green West In 1911 | Was Walter George Whitehouse Age: 33 Born: Birmingham | Trading as: Accountant Clerk Notes: Walter had 1 sister + 1 boarder at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Church Green West before going on to Church Road) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Church Green West In 1940 | Was Hilton Geo. Fisher Age: Born: | Trading as: Dental Surgeon Notes: In some directories it stated he was at 1 Church Green East and other 1 Church Green West but more said West. In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory, Hilton was a Dentist, 59 Prospect Hill, Redditch. In the 1928, 1932 & 1936 Kelly’s Directories Hilton was a Dentist, 1 Church Green West. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 1 Church Green West In 1948 | Was H. G. Fisher Age: Born: | Trading as: Dental Surgeon Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: 10 Church Green West In 1881 | Was Joseph Andrews Age: 31 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Gas Fitter Notes: Wife Charlotte (32) plus 3 children at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census Joseph lived with his mother Maria Andrews in Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Church Green West In 1891 | Was Joseph Andrews Age: 42 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Employer Gas Maker Fitter Notes: Wife Charlotte aged 43 plus 3 children at home. On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. On the 1901 census they lived 19 Prospect Hill, Redditch. On the 1911 census they lived at 9 Church Green East. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 11 Church Green West In 1881 | Was William Spiers Age: 61 Born: Inkberrow | Trading as: Fish Hook Maker Notes: Wife Eliza (58) plus 3 working children + 1 younger + 1 married daughter + 1 granddaughter at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Church Green West. William died in 1889. Source of data: JC – Census |