Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 24 Evesham Street In 1861 | Was Richard Davis Age: 47 Born: Ipsley | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Mary Ann (38) plus 1 daughter + father William + servant at home – seem to be at the same address on 1871 census and at this number along the Street but no numbers stated on these census. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Richard is classed under Grocer & Dealer in Sundries. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory Richard was China, Glass & Earthenware Dealer, Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was Richard Davis Age: 57 Born: Ipsley | Trading as: China Dealer Notes: Wife Mary Ann (48). No number stated on the census but called “The China Shop”. On the 1881 census they lived in Park Road and Richard was classed as a Gentleman. In the 1876 Kelly’s Directory Richard lived at 8 Park Road, Redditch. Died 25th June 1896 and was living in Park Road. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Jane F. Cox Age: 35 Born: Walsall | Trading as: F.W. James Confectioners Shopwoman Notes: Jane had 4 children at home. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Frederick W. James Age: 23 Born: | Trading as: worker Confectioner Notes: Frederick had 2 sisters + 2 brothers at home. On the 1901 census he was a Baker’s Manager living at 7 Market Place. On the 1881 census Frederick lived with his parents Frederick William and Elizabeth at 5 Market Place. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory a Frederick William James was Baker & Confectioner & agent for W. & A. Gilbey, wine & spirit Merchants, 5 Market Place & 24 Evesham Street. This Frederick’s parents lived at 5 Market Place so was referring to them both. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1900 | Was Amies & Son Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Dealer Notes: On the 1901 cenus classed as in Occupation but not inhabited. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Amies & Son, Boot Dealers, 24 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was George Priscott Age: 37 Born: Devon | Trading as: worker Grocers Manager Notes: Wife Jessie (Hill) (34) plus 5 children + 1 visitor at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 5 children born alive) On the 1901 census George and his wife and family lived in Northfield and George was a Grocer’s assistant. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Neales Tea Store Age: Born: | Trading as: Tea Stores Notes: In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory George Neale was a Tea Dealer at this address. At 44 Alcester Street in the 1924 Kelly’s Directory. Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was John Deakin Age: Born: | Trading as: Butcher Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Johnson Brothers (Dyers) Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Dyers & Cleaners Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it was at 22 Evesham Street. In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory they were at 15 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was C. H. Adkins Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |