Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  51 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was William George Bate

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Born:

Trading as: Painter

Notes: At 45 Evesham Street in 1924. At this address at the time of his death 8th October 1931.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  51 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Bate Bros.

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Trading as: Painters & Decorators

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Source of data: PW

At:  51 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was R Walker

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Trading as: Stationer

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Source of data: PW

At:  51 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was Scotts Jewellers

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Notes: They moved to 29 Kingfisher Walk but have now ceased trading in Redditch. Was demolished to make way for the new town

Source of data: TB

At:  52 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Smith et Filles

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Trading as: Ladies Hairdresser

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 it was at this address.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  52 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Mrs E Smith

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Trading as: Ladies Hairdresser

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Source of data: PW

At:  52 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was SMITH et Fides. Ladies Fashions

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Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. Ceased trading shortly after this photo was taken.

Source of data: TB

At:  53 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was George Brewster

Age: 55

Born: Bath

Trading as: Shopkeeper & Printer

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (Court) (54). In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory George was a Fruiterer, 53 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  53 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was Edward Baker

Age: 48

Born: Tamworth

Trading as: at home Grocer

Notes: Wife Rebecca (Welsh) (42) plus 6 children at home. Edward was still living at 53 Evesham Street when he died 19th 1897 and was classed as a Pork Butcher.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  53 Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was Samuel Spencer

Age: 33

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Music Seller

Notes: Wife Edith (Oakley) 32 plus 1 son + 1 servant at home. On the 1891 census Samuel lived in Ipsley Street with his parents Philip and Emma and Samuel and his parents were needle makers. Samuel’s wife Edith on the 1891 census was living with her parents Henry & Sarah Jane Oakley at 17 Alcester Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census