Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 15 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Rosa & Doris Barrett (Misses) Age: Born: | Trading as: Confectioners Notes: On the 1901 census Rosa and Doris lived with their parents James and Rosa in Unicorn Hill, Redditch and James was a Saddler. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 they were still at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 155 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was W. Harber Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 16 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was John Wright (widower) Age: 70 Born: Stirling | Trading as: at home Shoe Maker Notes: Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 16 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: In Occupation but not inhabited Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 16 Alcester Street In 1914 | Was E. Beck Age: Born: | Trading as: Practical Boot Maker & Repairer Notes: In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory it stated the most up to-date boot repairing establishment in the district. Noted for working men’s boots. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Embrey Beck, Boot Maker 16 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 16-22 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: 4 Lock up Shops (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at 22 Alcester Street before going on to 1 Clarks Yard) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 17 Alcester Street In 1871 | Was Walter Mogg Age: 29 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Commercial Clerk Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Free) (25) Grocer. On the 1861 census Walter lived with his mother Alice and siblings in Hewell Road, Redditch. On the 1881 census Walter & Elizabeth lived at 11 Alcester Street but no numbers on 1871 census. In the 1872 Post Office Directory Walter is classed as shopkeeper in Alcester Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer Walter is classed as Grocer and Tobacconist, 17 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 17 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Clement West Age: 16 Born: London | Trading as: Tin Plate Worker Notes: Clement had 1 boarder at home. On the 1871 census Clement lived with his parents Clement and Sarah in Unicorn Hill, Redditch. On the 1891 census he lived with his parents in Handsworth. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 17 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was Henry Oakley Age: 63 Born: Ipsley | Trading as: Employer Milk Retailer Notes: Wife Sarah (58) plus 5 children at home. On the 1901 census their daughter Emily lived at this address. On the 1881 census they lived at 36 Alcester Street. In the 1888, 1892. 1896 & 1900 Kelly’s Directory Henry was classed as Greengrocer, 17 Alcester Street. At the time of Henry’s death 12th June 1897 he lived 17 Alcester Street. Buried at Plymouth Road, Cemetery 15th June 1897. Photos of Henry, his wife Sarah and their daughter Edith Oakley and her husband Samuel Spencer who lived at 53 Evesham Street, in photo gallery-permission given by Simon Partridge Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 17 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Emily Oakley Age: 30 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: own account at home Fruiterer Notes: Had a niece assiting in business + 1 servant at home. On the 1911 census lived at the same address. On the 1891 census lived with her parents Henry and Sarah Jane at this address. In the 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912 & 1916 Kelly’s Directories there is an entry for Henry Oakley, Greengrocer and Fruiter at 17 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |