Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: Unknown Adelaide Street In 1881 | Was Charles Gibbs Age: 50 Born: Bearley, Warwickshire | Trading as: Gardener Notes: James Farr aged 30, was a Nephew and a Fish Hook filer Ann E Farr aged 33, was a Niece and a Needle Paperer Charles Perry, aged 16 and born in Redditch Worcestershire, was recorded as a Boarder. Sarah A Perry, aged 14 and born in Redditch Worcestershire, was recorded as a Boarder. Lavinia Perry, aged 10 and born in Redditch Worcestershire, was recorded as a Boarder. This house was classed as being in the Common, Adelaide Street. Source of data: BS – Census |
At: Unknown Adelaide Street In 1881 | Was Sarah Palmer Age: 66 Born: Hanbury Worcs | Trading as: Laundress Notes: Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 40 (Needle Header). This house was classed as being in the Common, Adelaide Street. Source of data: BS – Census |
At: Unknown Adelaide Street In 1881 | Was Cornelius Pitts Age: 45 Born: Redditch Worcestershire | Trading as: Needle Maker Notes: Elizabeth, aged 44, was his wife. Frank, Son, aged 19 (Painter); Selina, Daughter, aged 14 (Scholar); Frederick, Son, aged 11 (Scholar); Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 8 (Scholar). This house was classed as being in the Common, Adelaide Street. Source of data: BS – Census |
At: Unknown Adelaide Street In 1881 | Was James H Spiers Age: 64 Born: Inkberrow Worcs | Trading as: Warehouseman Notes: Sarah, aged 64, was his wife. This house was classed as being in the Common, Adelaide Street. Source of data: BS – Census |
At: Unknown Adelaide Street In 1954 | Was Heartbeat Spring Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Spring Manufacturer Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire Source of data: JC – Directory |
At: Unknown Albert Street In 1871 | Was Samuel Thomas Age: 36 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Needle Manufacturer Notes: Wife Joza (Marie Antoinette Goffin) (26) and they had children Irza ((4), Silla (2) Harrie (1) + 1 visitor + 1 servant at home. Samuel was classed as Samuel Thomas & Son and lived next door to his parents Samuel and Mary and they lived at British Needle Mills classed as being in Birmingham Road. Samuel Jnr’s wife was born in Holland and their 3 children were born in France. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: Unknown Albert Street In 1905 | Was Roberts & Lee Age: Born: | Trading as: Needle, Fish Hook & Smallware Manufacturer Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire also stated they were at Greet Mills, Albert Street. Source of data: JC – Directory |
At: Unknown Albert Street In 1948 | Was Goodall & Co. Age: Born: | Trading as: Cardboard Box Manufacturers Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: Unknown Albert Street In 1948 | Was J. W. Guest “Peak Works” Age: Born: | Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory as J. W. Guest “Peak Works”, Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers, Albert Street, Manufacturer of high grade fishing rods & accessories, wholesale only. Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: Unknown Albert Street In 1948 | Was Poole & Son Age: Born: | Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |