Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 55 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Edgar Haydon Age: Born: | Trading as: Tin plate worker Notes: Elizabeth Bladon was also at this address as a Habberdasher. On the 1911 census Elizabeth Bladon and Edgar Haydon lived at this address. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Edgar was classed as Tinsmith, 55 Evesham Street. Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census |
At: 55 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Elizabeth Bladon Age: Born: | Trading as: Habberdasher Notes: At this address in 1914. In the 1921 Kelly’s Directory Elizabeth was a Haberdasher, 55 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 55 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Lipton Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Grocers Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 55 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Liptons Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 55 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was Lipton General Grocer. Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: This was a very popular grocer in Redditch and almost everone would have done their shopping here at some time. Was demolished to make way for the new town, and have now ceased trading. Source of data: TB |
At: 56 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Joseph Batts Age: 53 Born: Southley | Trading as: Milk Seller Notes: Wife Emma (52). On the 1871 census they lived at Mr. Grove’s Coachhouse, Evesham Street but no numbers stated on that census. Joseph Batts died in 1914. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 56 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was William Parsonage Age: 54 Born: Alvechurch | Trading as: Bricklayer Notes: Classed as married but no wife mentioned on census. On the 1871 census he lived in Bromsgrove with his wife Eliza (Stride). On the 1891 census he is lodging in Walford Street but still classed as married no wife mentioned. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 56 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Thomas Henry Perkins Age: 37 Born: Alcester | Trading as: Employer House Painter & Plumber Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Webb) (35) plus 1 son + mother at home. On the 1881 census they lived in Wellington Street, Redditch. On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. In the 1888 & 1892 Kelly’s Directory Thomas has an entry as Plumber at 56 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 56 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Thomas Henry Perkins Age: 48 Born: Alcester | Trading as: worker Painter Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Webb) (42) Needle Paperer plus son Henry J. (23) Painter & Employer + Elizabeth’s mother Mary Webb (80) who was still working in Needle trade at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1911 census they lived in Lodge Road, Redditch. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Thomas is classed as Plumber at 56 Evesham Street. Thomas Henry Perkins died in 1936 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 56 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: BS – Bennetts |