Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  19 & 20 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was

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Trading as: Maypole Dairy

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Source of data: BS – Bennetts

At:  19a Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was

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Trading as: Lock up Shop

Notes: Not used as a dwelling

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19a Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Maypole Dairy Co. Ltd.

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Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it was at 23 Evesham Street

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  1C1H Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Annie M. Aspindale (widow)

Age: 47

Born: Worcester

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Had 2 schoolchildren at home. On the 1891 census they lived in George Street, Redditch. Annie M. Aspindale died in 1913.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  1C3H Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Ann Mullin (widow)

Age: 78

Born: Norton

Trading as:

Notes: Ann had her daughter and grandson at home

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2 Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was Cranmore

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Notes: In Occupation but not inhabited. Moses Cranmore owned 2, 4 & 6 Evesham Street on earlier census and then it became Cranmore & Simmons in later directories. (On the 1901 census the enumerator started at this house after 1 Unicorn Hill)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2 & 4 Evesham Street

In 1871

 

Was Moses Cranmore

Age: 45

Born: Redditch

Trading as: employing 3 hands Master Draper

Notes: Wife Clara (Moscrop) (45) plus 2 children (including William James Cranmore (5) who on 1911 census lived at “The Laurels” Evesham Street and he was a Cycle and Motor Dealer & Repairer) + 2 boarders + servant at home. No numbers stated on census but seems to be at this number along the Street. (On the 1871 census the enumerator started on the west side of Evesham Street at this house after Unicorn Hill) On the 1881 census they were classed as being at 4 Evesham Street but no mention of 2 Evesham Street so they must have been at that number as well. On the 1861 census he lived in Whitchurch, Bucks and married to Ann Holder (Mills). He was a schoolmaster at a Wesleyan day school. On the 1851 census Moses was living with his mother Maria (48) and his brother James Cranmore (24) and they were Needle Makers and they also had Hannah Cranmore (80) who was Moses’s Grandmother and they lived in Walkwood. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory Moses is classed as Draper in Evesham Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory & Gazetteer, Moses is classed as General Drapery, Millinery, and boot and shoe depot, 1 Unicorn Hill and Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2 & 4 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Montague Burton Ltd

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Trading as: Gents Outfitters

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Source of data: PW

At:  2, 4 & 6 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was Moses Cranmore

Age: 65

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Employer Draper, Milliner & Ironmonger

Notes: Wife Clara (64) Drapers Assistant plus son William James, Manager Drapery & Ironmongery (who on 1911 census lived at the Laurels, Evesham Street) + 1 assistant + 1 servant at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house on Evesham Street after 1 Unicorn Hill) Lived at 4 Evesham Street on the 1881 census. In the 1896 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire Moses was a member of the Urban District Council and they met 1st Tuesday of each month at 6pm and the offices were in Unicorn Hill. Moses died 7th September 1897. His wife Clara died 20th October 1897 in Malvern, Worcestershire but was still living in Evesham Street at the time..

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2, 4 & 6 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Cranmore & Simmons Co. Ltd

Age:

Born:

Trading as: House Furnishers

Notes: The directory stated that the shop was 1 & 3 Unicorn Hill as well as 2,4, & 6 Evesham Street. At the same address on the 1924 Kelly’s Directory

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s