Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 67 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was George F. Hopkins Age: Born: | Trading as: Watchmaker Notes: George was mentioned in the 1912 Kelly’s Directory as being at 67 Evesham Street and a Watchmaker. In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory he was at 21 Evesham Street and had a China and Glass Warehouse at 14 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 67 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Octagon Libraries Age: Born: | Trading as: Lending Library Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 67 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was S&S Haberdashery Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading. Source of data: TB |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was George Avery Age: 45 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Foreman in Needle Factory Notes: Wife Sarah (Colling) (47) plus 4 children at home – at this address on 1881 census but no number stated on 1871 census or earlier census but seems to be at this address along the Street. On the 1861 census they lived in Silver Street, Feckenham Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was George Avery Age: 55 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Foreman, Manufacturing Notes: Wife Sarah (Colling) (57) plus 2 grown up children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated but seem to be at this number along the street. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was George Avery Age: 65 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Manager of Needle Factory Notes: Wife Sarah (67). On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. On the 1901 census they lived at 80 Evesham Street. George died 26th June 1901. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was William Woodfield Age: 45 Born: Redditch | Trading as: worker Machine Needle Maker Notes: Wife Emily (46) plus 3 children + 3 visitors at home. On the 1891 census they lived in Britten Street, Redditch. William died in 1905. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Emily Clarke (widow) Age: 46 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account Boarding House Keeper Notes: Emily had 1 boarder. (On the 1911 census Emily had stated that she hadn’t had any children born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Evesham Street the start of district St Stephen’s) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Ernest Cassell Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor, etc. Notes: At 68 Evesham Street in 1940. On the 1901 census Ernest was married to Elizabeth and they lived in Mount Pleasant and Ernest was a Clothier, Shopkeeper own account. On the 1911 census Ernest was a widower and a Gents Outfitter in Mount Pleasant. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Ernest was classed as Pearman & Cassell, Clothier in Evesham Street. In the 1924 & 1928 Kelly’s Directory Ernest Cassell, Clothier, Evesham Street. In 1928 Kelly’s Directory under private residents Ernest lived at 18 Salop Road, Redditch. In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory Ernest was classed as Ernest Cassell & Son, Clothiers, 68 Evesham Street. Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was Ernest Cassell Age: Born: | Trading as: Clothier Notes: No number stated in the Directory but at this address in later Directories. In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory they were at 68 Evesham Street Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |