Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 61 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was John Walter Brown Age: 42 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Corn Merchant Notes: Wife Alice Preston (46) + Companion + general servant. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory John classed under private residents living at Park House, Evesham Road, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 61 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was W and W Brown Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Maltster and Corn Merchants Notes: In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory it stated that they were Malsters, Corn Dealers & Coal Merchants. Walter and William Brown were at 61 Evesham Street on the 1911 census and still there in the 1924 Kelly’s Directory. Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census |
At: 61 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Walter & William Brown Ltd Age: Born: | Trading as: Coal Merchants Notes: On the 1911 census there was a Brown who was a Corn Merchant at this address. In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory they were at 71 Evesham Street Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 61 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was A. T. Turner Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Elizabeth Bradshaw (widow) Age: 48 Born: Alcester | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Elizabeth had 2 nieces at home. On the 1871 census Elizabeth was living with her husband George in Edward Street, Redditch and had their 2 nieces staying with them. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory a Letitia Corbett, Shopkeeper, was at this address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Elizabeth Greenhill Age: 47 Born: Studley | Trading as: Retired Green Grocer Notes: (On the 1881 census the enumerator finished at this house before moving onto Park Road and 3 families seemed to share this house) On the 1871 census she was with her husband George and they lived in Evesham Street and George was classed as a Fruiterer but no numbers stated on 1871 census. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Albert William Rubery Age: 27 Born: Hereford | Trading as: Needle Filer Notes: Wife Laura Elizabeth (Perks) (26) Needle Paperer plus 2 small children at home (On the 1881 census the enumerator finished at this house before going on to Park Road and 3 families seemed to share this house) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Charles Blackford Age: 24 Born: Redditch | Trading as: at home Hairdresser Notes: Wife Betsy Emma W. (Quaile) (22) plus 1 small daughter at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Evesham Street before going on to 2A Park Road) On the 1881 census Charles lived in Peakman Street with his parents Henry and Emma. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory he is a Hairdresser at 76 Evesham Street. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Charles is a Hairdresser at 62 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Charles Blackford Age: 34 Born: | Trading as: Employer at home Fishing Tackle Maker & Hairdresser Notes: Wife Betsey (32) plus 4 daughters + 2 Lodgers at home. (On the 1901 census stopped at this house in Evesham Street before going on to 20 Park Road) In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Charles is a Hairdresser at 62 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 62 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Charles Blackford Age: 43 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Master Barber Notes: Wife Mrs C. Blackford (41) plus 4 grown up daughters. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive) Charles Blackford died in 1949 Source of data: JC – Census |