Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  62 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Charles Blackford

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Hair Dresser

Notes: Lived at this address on the 1911 census.

Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census

At:  62 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Terry’s Tailors

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Trading as: Tailor

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  62 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was T. P. Ellis

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Born:

Trading as:

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  62 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Thomas P. Ellis

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Born:

Trading as: Cooked Meat Dealer

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  62 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was D.E.EYRE. Butchers

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Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

Source of data: TB

At:  62 & 64 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Mrs E Westwood

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Trading as: Fishmonger & Fruiterer

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Source of data: PW

At:  63 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was George Vincent

Age: 57

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: Wife Maria (59) + servant at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census they lived in Evesham Street but don’t seem to be at the same address and no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1850 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, George was a Butcher in Walford Street, Redditch and the directory stated that a Henry Vincent was a Butcher in Evesham Street. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire George was a Butcher in Alcester Street. Then in 1872 & 1876 Kelly’s Directories he was a Butcher in Evesham Street. In the 1880, 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directories George was a Butcher at 63 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  63 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was George Vincent

Age: 67

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Retired Butcher

Notes: Wife Maria (69) Needle Straightener. On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. George died in 1897.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  63 Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was Maria Vincent (widow)

Age: 78

Born: Redditch

Trading as:

Notes: Maria had her Granddaughter Louise Perry (27) Dressmaker. On the 1891 census Maria lived with her husband George Vincent at this address. Maria died in 1904. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory there was an entry for Frank Young, Butcher at this address.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  63 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Frank Young

Age: 39

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Master Butcher

Notes: Wife Ellen (Redding) (24) plus 2 small children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive) On the 1901 census Frank lived with his parents Henry & Elizabeth. His father Henry was the Publican of the Bell Inn, Britten Street, Redditch and Frank was a retail Butcher. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory he is classed as Butcher, 63 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census