Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Ernest Cassell & Son Age: Born: | Trading as: Clothiers Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory it just stated that he was in Evesham Street but no number stated. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 E. Cassell & Son was classed under Tailors and Outfitters, Evesham Street but no numbers stated. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 68 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was Kitchen Gifts 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: 69 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was Robert Baxter Age: 32 Born: Rochdale | Trading as: Watch & Clock Maker Notes: Wife Fanny (Shrimpton) (37) Dressmaker plus baby son + niece + 1 servant at home. No numbers stated on this census but seem to be at this number along the Street. On the 1861 census Robert is visiting in Westminster and a Watch and Clockmaker. In the 1872 & 1876 Post Office Directory it stated that Robert is a Watchmaker in Evesham Street and that his wife Fanny was a Milliner. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Robert Baxter Age: 42 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Watch & Clock Maker Notes: Wife Fanny (47) Dressmaker plus 4 children + 1 servant at home. In the 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directory he came under Watch and Clock Makers as being at 69 Evesham Street and his wife Fanny also had an entry as Dressmaker at 69 Evesham Street.. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Robert Baxter Age: 52 Born: Rochdale | Trading as: Employer Watch & Clock Maker Notes: Wife Fanny (56) plus 4 working children at home In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Robert is classed as Watchmaker at 69 Evesham Street and his wife Fanny was classed as Dressmaker at 69 Evesham Street.. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Robert Baxter (widower) Age: 62 Born: | Trading as: Employer at home Watch & Clock Maker Notes: Robert had daughter Fanny L. (29). On the 1911 census Robert was staying with his son Robert Shrimpton Baxter, Band Sergeant, Royal Marines and Robert Snr was now a retired Jeweller and they lived in Portsmouth. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Robert was classed as Watchmaker at 69 Evesham Street and there was an entry for Miss Eliza Baxter, Dressmaker at 69 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was Leeds Permanent Building Society Age: Born: | Trading as: Building Society Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was T. B. Pritchett Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd. – Alfred Spiers Age: Born: | Trading as: District Supt. Notes: This was at 69 Evesham Street in 1954 Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 69 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was Littlewoods Stores (Office) Age: Born: | Trading as: Department Store Notes: Source of data: PW |