Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  4 Church Green West

In 1891

 

Was William Stockbridge

Age: 40

Born: Cumberland

Trading as: Draper

Notes: Wife Frances Jane (aged 29 and had 2 sons + 1 cousin + 2 servants at home. On the 1901 census they lived 33 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  4 Church Green West

In 1911

 

Was

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes: In the 1911 summary book this was classed as Lock up Shop

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1881

 

Was John Harbridge

Age: 41

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Stationer

Notes: Wife Mary A. (48) plus 1 daughter + 1 granddaughter at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory, John was Postmaster, Stationer & Stamp Office, Church Green. In the 1876 John was classed as Stationer, Church Green West.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1891

 

Was John Harbridge

Age: 52

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Stationer

Notes: Wife Mary A. aged 59 plus 1 granddaughter at home. On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory John was classed as Bookseller, Stationer, Printer Newsagent, Musis & Fancy Repository, Shurch Green West. In the 1884, 1888 & 1892 Kelly’s Directories John was Stationer, 5 Church Green West. John died in 1892.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1901

 

Was Mary Anne Harbridge

Age: 69

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Employer at home Stationer

Notes: Mary had 1 working granddaughter + 1 boarder at home. On the 1891 census Mary was married to John and they lived 5 Church Green West. In the 1896 & 1900 Kelly’s Directories, Mary was a Stationer, 5 Church Green West. Mary died in 1902.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1911

 

Was Henry Willian Boyd

Age: 42

Born: London

Trading as: at home own account Fancy Goods Dealer

Notes: Wife Alice Mary (34) Art Needlewoman (at home) plus 2 sons + 1 servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1940

 

Was H. W. Boyd

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Trading as: Fancy Repository

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  5 Church Green West

In 1948

 

Was H. Boyd

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fancy Repositories

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory. In the 1916 1921, 1924, Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire H. Boyd was classed under Fancy Repositories, Church Green West. In the 1912, Kelly’s Directory H.W. Boyd was classed under Fancy Repository , 5 Church Green West. In the 1916 Kelly’s Directory H.W. Boyd was classed under Fancy Repository, 4 Church green West. In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory H.W. Boyd was classed as Fancy Repository, 5 Church Green West.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  6 Church Green West

In 1891

 

Was Henry Foss Hiscock

Age: 52

Born: Dorset

Trading as: Employer Fish & Game Dealer

Notes: Wife Emily aged 48 plus 1 daughter + Mother’s Help. On the 1881 census Henry and Emily lived in Lincoln. On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. In the 1896 Kelly’s Directory, Henry was classed as Fishmonger and Poulterer, 6 Church Green West.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  6 Church Green West

In 1901

 

Was Henry Foss Hiscock

Age: 62

Born: Somerset

Trading as: at home own account Fish & Game Dealer

Notes: Wife Emily C. (62) plus 2 working daughters + 2 visitors at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1911 census Henry was still classed as married but Emily wasn’t at home and they lived in Nottingham. In the 1904 Kelly’s Directory Henry was classed as Fishmonger and Poulterer, 6 Church Green West. Another entry stated that they lived East Villa, Crabbs Cross. Henry died in 1915.

Source of data: JC – Census