Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was William Bryan Age: 48 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Hairdresser Notes: Wife Ann (45) Milliner & Dressmaker plus 5 children at home. On the 1841 & 1851 census William lived in Evesham Street with his parents John & Sarah Bryan and John was also a Hairdresser but no numbers were stated on 1851 census to see if they were at the same address. On the 1871 census William and Ann lived in Henley in Arden. William died 24th May 1884 at 49 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was George Petchford Age: 28 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Employer Hairdresser Notes: Wife Mary A. (27) plus baby daughter at home. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory a George Retchford was a Hairdresser at this address. Not sure if George is Petchford or Retchford. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1900 | Was Oswin Granger Age: Born: | Trading as: Provisions Dealer Notes: On the 1901 census classed as in Occupation but not inhabited. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory there was an entry for Oswin Granger, Provisions Dealer, 49 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: (Called “Oak House”) Source of data: BS – Bennetts |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Joseph Lewis Age: Born: Inkberrow | Trading as: Confectioner Notes: On the 1911 census Joseph lived at 12 Prospect Hill, Redditch, with his wife and 2 children and Joseph was a Confectioner, Grocer at home own account. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s & Census |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was Foster Bros. Age: Born: | Trading as: Mens Clothing Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Foster Bros. Clothing Co. Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Gents Outfitters Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory it was at 43 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 Foster Bros. Clothing Co. Ltd., 49 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Foster Bros Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Gents Outfitters Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 49 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was Foster Brothers Age: Born: | Trading as: Gents Outfitters Notes: They moved to 50 Evesham Walk but have now ceased trading. Was demolished to make way for the new town, Source of data: TB |
At: 49 & 51 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: 2 Lock up Shops Notes: Not used as a dwelling. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory a Joseph Lewis was a Confectioner at this address. Source of data: JC – Census |