Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 38 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Home & Colonial Stores Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory it was at 36 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 it was at the same address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 38 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Home & Colonial Stores Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 38 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was HOME and COLONIAL Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Was demolished to make way for WORCESTER SQUARE. They left Redditch and have now ceased trading. Source of data: TB |
At: 38 & 40 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Thomas Haines Age: 38 Born: Redditch | Trading as: employing 5 men Master Tailor Notes: Wife Caroline (39) plus 3 children + 1 servant at home. On the 1871 census they were at The Tailor’s shop in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on census but possibly the same address. In the 1884 and 1888 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was under Clothiers and he was at 40 Evesham Street. By the 1891 census they had moved to 26 Worcester Road, Redditch and Thomas was still a Tailor and Outfitter and Employer. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was classed as clothier at 40 Evesham Street but private resident at 26 Worcester Road. In the 1896 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire Thomas was classed as a member of Urban District Council. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was still a Clothier at 40 Evesham Street. In the 1896 Needlemakers Almanack it had an advertisement for Thomas Haines, Tailor, Hatter, Hosier and General Outfitter, 40 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was James Woodman Age: 58 Born: Staffs | Trading as: Baker Notes: Wife Ann (56) plus 1 son James F. (21) Baker + 1 niece, Baker’s assistant + another niece + 1 servant + 1 apprentice at home. They lived at 39 Evesham street on 1881 census and James was classed as a Retired Baker but no numbers stated on early census but could be at the same address. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory James, Confectioner, Evesham Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory & Gazetteer James was Baker, Evesham Street. In the mid 1870’s James Woodman amalgamated with William Webb & Son of 13 Evesham Street and they became “Woodman & Webb”. (Details on Webb Family web site) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was James Woodman Age: 68 Born: Staffs | Trading as: Retired Baker Notes: Wife Ann (66) + 1 niece at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census but could be at the same address. James died 10th November 1889 at Ashmount, Hewell Road, Redditch where they lived. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1900 | Was James Hills Age: Born: | Trading as: Draper Notes: On the 1901 census classed as uninhabited. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory James Hills, Draper was at 37 & 39 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Lock up Shop Notes: Not used as a dwelling In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory this was where William Humphries Boot factor was. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was William Humphries Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Factor Notes: At this address in the 1924 Kelly’s Directory Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 39 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was William Humphries Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Dealer Notes: On the 1901 census he was at 15 Evesham Street. In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory the shop was at 45 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |