Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 13 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was George Frederick Brough Age: Born: | Trading as: Hosier Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory he was at 11 Evesham Street. George was married to Harriet nee Palmer (Harriet Ann Gibbs Brough nee Palmer on the 1911 census lived at “The Leys”, Worcester Road and their son William Ernest Brough 22 was classed as Outfitter and there were 2 daughters also living with her at this time) In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 G. F. Brough was under Tailors and outfitters, 13 Evesham Street. George died 12th March 1909 and was living “The Leys”, Worcester Road, Reddtich. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 13 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was W Brough Age: Born: | Trading as: Gents Outfitters Notes: In 1940 a George Frederick Brough was classed as being a Hosier at this address but it was possibly his son William Ernest Brough who had the business as George died in 1909. Source of data: PW & JC |
At: 130 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was Builders Yard. Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. Source of data: TB |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1861 | Was William Hobday Age: 31 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Needle Finisher Notes: Wife Sarah (Free) (32) Needle Paperer plus 4 children at home. His wife Sarah lived here on the 1871 & 1881 census and was a widow but no numbers stated on the 1861 census. On the 1851 census William was Lodging in Evesham Street with Mary Heath but no numbers stated on this census. William died in 1871. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was Sarah Hobday (widow) Age: 42 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Earthenware & Glass Dealer Notes: Sarah had 3 working children at home – at this address on 1881 census but no numbers stated on 1871 but seems to be at this number along the Street. On the 1861 census she lived with her husband William in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on these census. In the 1870, 1872 & 1876 Kelly’s Directory she was classed as Shopkeeper in Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Sarah Hobday (widow) Age: 52 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Shopkeeper Notes: Sarah had son 19 Telegraph Clerk + 1 boarder at home. On the 1891 census she was living in Oswald Street, Redditch and was now a Retired Earthenware Dealer. By 1911 census she had moved to Unicorn Hill, Redditch and lived on own means. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory she was classed as Earthenware Dealer, 131 Evesham Street. By the 1884, 1888, 1892 & 1896 Kelly’s Directories Sarah was a China Dealer, 3 Unicorn Hill. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Edward humphries, Butcher was at this address. Sarah died in 1907 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Richard Hughes Age: 29 Born: Foxlydiate | Trading as: Gardener Notes: Wife Mary Ann (28) Fish Hook Bender plus 1 son + 1 sister-in-law at home. On the 1881 census Richard lived with his Mother Eliza in Webeath Road and then on the 1901 census he lived with his wife in Prospect Hill, Redditch. Richard Hughes died in 1955 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Maria Court (widow) Age: 65 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: worker Sewing Needle Wrapper/worker Notes: Maria had 2 working daughters at home. On the 1891 census she lived in Wellington Street, Redditch with 2 daughters, 1 son and 1 granddaughter. On the 1871 census Maria was married to John and they lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Maria was classed as Shopkeeper, 131 Evesham Street. Maria Court died in 1917 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Fred William Wright Age: 36 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Tailor Shop Notes: Wife Annie Elizabeth (39) plus 3 children at home. (On the 1911 census they stated that they had had 5 children born alive but 2 had died) On the 1901 census they lived in William Street, Redditch and had Fred’s father Benjamin staying with them also a Tailor and on the 1911 census Fred’s father Benjamin lived at 4 Silver Street. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Fred was classed as Tailor 131 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 131 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: BS – Bennetts |