Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  12 & 14 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Jones Brothers

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Trading as: 2 Lock up Shops

Notes: Not used as a dwelling but in 1914 was the Jones Brothers shop and on the 1901 census Lavinia Jones lived here with her family and she was a Draper and several members of her family were Drapers or Milliners. In the 1900 & 1912 Kelly’s Directory Jones Brothers, Drapers, 12 & 14 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  12 & 14 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Jones Brothers

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Trading as: General Draper

Notes: In the Directory it said they were Silk Mercers (Merchant) and General drapers. On the 1901 census Lavinia Jones lived at this address with family and Jones brothers were at this address in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Bennetts

At:  12 & 14 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Jones Brothers

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Trading as: Drapers

Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it was at 10 & 12 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 Jones Brothers were classed under Drapers, 12 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  120 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was F. H. Facer

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  120 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Jas Greaves

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Trading as: Tobacconist

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  120 Evesham Street

In 1948

 

Was L. Facer

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Trading as: Tobacconist

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 L. Facer was under Tobacconists, 120 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  120 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was J Parker

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Trading as: Radio & TV Dealer

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Source of data: PW

At:  120 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was Italian Licenced Restaurant

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Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town Qevcelopment They have now ceased trading

Source of data: TB

At:  121 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Alfred Nathaniel Hughes

Age: 23

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Warehouseman

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Ann Elizabeth Crowe) (30) Needle Maker plus 1 son at home. On the 1891 census Alfred was a Tobacconist and Newsagent at 11 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  121 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was Martha Glover (widow)

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: at home Dressmaker

Notes: Martha had 1 daughter at home. On the 1881 census she was with her husband George a Commercial Traveller and they lived in Bath. On the 1901 census she lived in Mount Pleasant and she was a Milliner.

Source of data: JC – Census