Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 47 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Albert Biggs Age: Born: | Trading as: Fruiterer & Greengrocer Notes: In the 1928 Kelly’s Directory Albert was classed as Fruiterer and Greengrocer 47 Evesham Street. In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory he was at 53 Evesham Street. On the 1911 census an Albert Biggs 32 a Fruiterer and his wife Florry and a son Albert lived at 47 Archer Road, Redditch. In the 1904 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, Albert was classed as Greengrocer, 20 Alcester Street. In the 1908 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, Albert is classed as Greengrocer, Market Place & 7 Archer Street. In the 1912 & 1916 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, Albert is classed under Fruiterers and Greengrocers, Market Place and lived at 47 Archer Road. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 47 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was Pearkes’ Stores Age: Born: | Trading as: Pearkes’ Stores Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 47 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Pearks Dairies Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Provision Dealers Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory they were at 41 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 Pearks Ltd., was classed under Grocers, 47 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 47 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Pearks Dairies Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 47 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was Humphries Shoe Shop Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Moved to 36 Evesham Walk and are still trading today. Was demolished to make way for the new town. Source of data: TB |
At: 48 Evesham Street In 1888 | Was George Milward Age: Born: | Trading as: Fishmonger Notes: In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory George Milward was a Fishmonger at this address Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 48 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was George H. Andrews Age: 27 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Tobacconist Notes: Wife Florence May (James) (25) plus 2 small children at home. On the 1891 census George seems to be a servant in Bromsgrove Road, Redditch. George H. Andrews died in 1914 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 48 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Alfred Ernest Lee Age: 36 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Newsagent &Tobacconist Notes: Wife Lavinia (Morriss) (38) plus 1 son at home. (On the 1911 census they stated that they had had 1 child born alive) On the 1901 census they lived in St George’s Road, Redditch. In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory Alfred was at this address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 48 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Alfred Ernest Lee Age: Born: | Trading as: Tobacconist Notes: On the 1911 census Alfred was with his family at this address. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Alfred was a Newsagent, 48 Evesham Street. Photo of Alfred in Photo gallery. Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC Census |
At: 48 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was George Frederick Farr Age: Born: | Trading as: Newsagent Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |