Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  40 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Montague Burton Ltd.

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Trading as: Tailors

Notes: In 1953 this Property was sold by Auction

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  40 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was WOOOHOUSE SHOP

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Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved to 54 K/NGFISHER WALK and since ceased trading.

Source of data: TB

At:  40 & 42 Evesham Street

In 1888

 

Was Thomas Haines

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Trading as: Clothier

Notes: On the 1891 census classed as uninhabited In 1888 Kelly’s Directory Thomas Haines, Clothier, 40 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s

At:  40a Evesham Street

In 1933

 

Was B. Gwynne

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Trading as: Fruiterer

Notes: In the 1933 Cope’s Directory & Buyers Guide for Worcestershire B. Gwynne was classed as Fruiterer at this address.

Source of data: JC – Cope’s

At:  40a Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was C. E. D. Harris & Co.

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Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  40a Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was CED Harris & Co.

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Trading as: Fishing Tackle Mfrs

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Source of data: PW

At:  41 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Martha Jarvis

Age: 29

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Commercial Traveller

Notes: Martha was classed as married but no husband at home plus 3 children + sister-in-law + servant at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  41 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was Ellen Mason

Age: 26

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: worker Tea Shop Assistant

Notes: Ellen had Amy Rubery (19) another assistant at home. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Francis Broomhall, Tea Dealer, 41 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  41 Evesham Street

In 1900

 

Was Midland Stores Limited

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Trading as: Grocers

Notes: On the 1901 census classed as in Occupation but not inhabited. In the1900 Kelly’s Directory Midland Stores Limited, Grocers, 41 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s

At:  41 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was

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Trading as: Lock up Shop

Notes: Not used as a dwelling

Source of data: JC – Census