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Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was John Morris

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: On the 1901 census this was classed as in Occupation but uninhabited. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory John Morris was Grocer & Provision Merchant at this address. In the 1904 Kelly’s Directory John Morris was classed as Grocer 7 Provision Merchant & Wine & Spirit Dealer.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was John Morris

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Born:

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: On the 1911 census not used as a dwelling and classed as a Lock up Shop. In the 1912 & 1916 Kelly’s Directories John Morris was Grocer and Wine & Spirit Dealer at 22 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was John Morris

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory it said he was a Provisions Salesman. At this address in 1924. On the 1911 census a John Morris Grocer Master lived at 17 Park Road, Redditch.

Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was John Morris

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer & Wine & Spirits Dealer

Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory he was at 20 Evesham Street

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was John Morris

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Born:

Trading as:

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Johnson Bros. (Dyers) Ltd.

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Trading as: Dyers & Cleaners

Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory they were at 24 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 they were classed as Johnson Bros. Ltd and classed under Dyers 7 Cleaners

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Johnson Bros Ltd

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Trading as: Cleaners & Dyers

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Source of data: PW

At:  22 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was

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Trading as:

Notes: Previously Known as JOHNSON’S CLEANERS & DYERS 22 Evesham Street. Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

Source of data: TB

At:  23 Evesham Street

In 1841

 

Was Benjamin Partridge

Age: 50

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Carpenter

Notes: Wife Mary (Thornton) (45) plus 3 working children + 4 younger children at home. I think they lived at 23 Evesham Street as they were next door to William Hollington who always seemed to live at 21 Evesham Street and they seemed to be at this number along the Street. Benjamin died in 1859

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  23 Evesham Street

In 1851

 

Was James Davis

Age: 54

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Saddler

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (54) plus 4 working children at home. They lived next door to William Hollington, Draper and seemed to be at 23 along the Street but no numbers stated on census. In Evesham Street on the 1841 census but no numbers stated and don’t seem to be at the same address. In the County of Worcestershire and James is classed as James Davis & Sons, Saddlers and Harness makers, Evesham Street. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory of Worcestershire, James is a Saddler, Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census