Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Olive Wise (widow)

Age: 29

Born: Stroud

Trading as: Fancy Draper

Notes: In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory there was a Annie Elizabeth Thomas (Mrs) Milliner, 26 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was Percy William Izod Sealey

Age: 21

Born: Redditch

Trading as: worker Caretaker

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1892

 

Was Jesse Guise

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Watch Maker

Notes: In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Jesse Guise was Watchmaker at 26 Evesham Street. On the 1891 census Jesse and his wife Annie lived in Oswald Street, Redditch. In the 1896 Kelly’s Directory Jesse was still at this address. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Jesse was a Watchmaker, 16 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was Myddleton Mcgreen

Age: 31

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: own account at home Tobacconist Shopkeeper

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Frederick Ashwin

Age: 43

Born: Eckington, Worcs.

Trading as: worker Store Keeper Railway

Notes: Wife Eliza Ann (49) Dealer in Tobacco (own account at home) + niece + visitor. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) On the 1901 census Frederick was a Boarder in Derby. In 1914 & 1924 at the same address and a retailer. Frederick Ashwin died in 1929

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Frederick Ashwin

Age:

Born: Eckington, Worcs.

Trading as: Tobacconist and Agent

Notes: On the 1911 census at the same address and still at this address in 1924. In the 1914 Bennetts Directory the entry stated Ashwin F. Wholesale & Retail Tobacco & Cigar Merchant. Gun & Ammunition Agent.

Source of data: BS & JC – Bennetts

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Frederick Ashwin

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Tobacconist

Notes: At the same address on the 1911 census and in 1914.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was F. G. Nicholls

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Frank George Nicholls

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Tobacconist

Notes: In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory Frank was classed as Tobacconist at 26 Evesham Street and Commission, Agent at Plymouth Chambers, 75 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory F. Nicholls was classed under Tobacconists, 26 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  26 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was AH Griffiths

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Tobacconist

Notes:

Source of data: PW