Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 43 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Home and Colonial Age: Born: | Trading as: Grocers Notes: At 36 Evesham Street in 1924. Source of data: BS – Bennetts |
At: 43 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Foster Bros Clothing Co. Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Gents Outfitters Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it was at 49 Evesham Street Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 43 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Tom Smith Age: Born: | Trading as: Fruiterer Notes: In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory he was at this address. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 he was still at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 43 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was T & J Smith Age: Born: | Trading as: Florist & Fruiterers Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory there was a Tom Smith who was at this address. Source of data: PW |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was John Whateley Age: 51 Born: Tanworth | Trading as: employing 10 men & 2 boys Builder Notes: Wife Emily (38) plus 2 daughters + 1 servant at home. No numbers stated on this census but they seemed to be next door to the Congregational Chapel and seem to be at 44 along the street. On the 1861 census they seemed to be living Beoley St. Leonard, Worcestershire. On the 1881 census Emily was now a widow and lived at 44 Evesham Street. In the 1872 Post Office Directory John was classed as Whateley & Davis, Builders & Wheelwrights, Alcester Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer John was classed under Contractors, Whateley & Davis, Alcester Street. John died 9th June 1874. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Louisa Powell (widow) Age: 60 Born: Monmouthshire, Wales | Trading as: Dressmaker Notes: Louisa had 2 grown up children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Bates Hill, Redditch. On the 1891 census she lived in Bridge Street with her family. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Emily Whately (widow) Age: 48 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Notes: Emily had 2 grown up children + niece + 3 boarders + 1 servant at home. On the 1871 census Emily was with her husband John, Builder employing 10 men & 2 boys in Evesham Street, they seem to be next to the Congregational Chapel. On the 1891 census she was staying with her daughter Emily and her husband Adam Cooke in Oldbury, Worcestershire. Emily died in 1904. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Annie Truscott Age: 33 Born: Aylesbury | Trading as: Employer at home Millinery Shop Keeper Notes: Annie was classed as head of the house and married but no mention of her husband plus 2 children + 2 boarders. On the 1911 census Annie was now a Milliner in Uxbridge. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Neales Tea Stores Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Tea Stores Notes: This was at 24 Evesham Street in the 1914 Bennett’s Directory Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 44 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Kate E. Sandilands (Miss) Age: Born: | Trading as: Ladies Hairdresser Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |