Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 1 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was James Scott Murdoch Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: Lock up Shop and not used as dwelling. In the 1908 & 1912 Kelly’s Directories James Scott Murdoch is a Tailor at this number. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Alcester Street In 1914 | Was James Scott Murdoch Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: At this address in 1924. In the 1908, 1912, 1916 & 1921 Kelly’s Directories James was a Tailor, 1 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 1 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was James Scott Murdoch Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: At this address in 1914 and 1940 Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 1 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was James Scott Murdoch Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: At this address in 1924. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 J. S. Murdoch was classed under Tailors & Outfitters, 1 Alcester Street. In the 1936 Kelly’s Directory James was living in Bordesley Grange, Bordesley. In the 1949 Telephone Directory James was still at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 10 Alcester Street In 1871 | Was Samuel Millward Age: 36 Born: Ipsley | Trading as: Greengrocer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (37) plus 1 son Sam (6) at home. On the 1861 census Samuel lived with his parents Samuel and Elizabeth in Ipsley Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census Samuel and Elizabeth lived at 34 Walford Street, Redditch and Samuel was a Publican but it doesn’t say what Pub. In the 1872 Post Office Directory Samuel was classed as Beer Retailer, Walford Street but another entry said he was a Greengrocer in Alcester Street not sure if it was this Samuel or a connection. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory there was a Samuel Millward, Shopkeeper, 18 Ipsley Street and this was their son Samuel who was living at this address with his wife and family on the 1911 census.. In 1914 and the 1924 Kelly’s Directory there was a Samuel Millward at 73 Evesham street who might or might not be a connection. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was John Hawthorn Age: 36 Born: Redditch | Trading as: General Labourer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (32) plus 6 children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Pound Yard, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was Walter Boulton Andrews Age: 50 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: Factory Engine Driver Notes: Wife Jane (Wheeler) (49) Greeengrocer at home plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 14 Alcester Street. On the 1901 census Walter was now a retired Engine Driver and they lived “Montreal Villa, Rainbow Hill, Worcester. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Walter was a Shopkeeper, 10 Alcester Street. Walter died 16th May 1905 and was living in Worcester. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Sarah Ann Tolley (widow) Age: 64 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Sweets Shopkeeper Notes: Sarah had a daughter and son-in-law at home. The enumerator had this down as Red Lion Street but fairly sure a mistake was made and this should have been Alcester Street. On the 1911 census Sarah lived at 10 Alcester Street. On the 1891 census they lived in Skinner Street, Redditch. On the 1861 census Sarah was married to William Tolley and they lived in Silver Street, Redditch. In the 1904 & 1908 Kelly’s Directories of Worcestershire Sarah was a Shopkeeper, 10 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was Sarah Ann Tolley (widow) Age: 75 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Sweet Shop & Tobacconist Notes: Had 2 grandchildren at home. On the 1901 census she is classed as at 10 Red Lion Street, Redditch but feel sure it should have been Alcester Street and a Shop Keeper, sweet seller own account at home. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory she is classed as Confectioner, 10 Alcester Street. Sarah Ann died in 1922. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 11 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Walter Mogg Age: 39 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Commercial Clerk & Shopkeeper Notes: Wife Elizabeth (35). On the 1891 census they lived at 36 Alcester Street. On the 1871 census they lived 17 Alcester Street. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory Walter was Tobacconist, 11 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |