Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  69 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was London & Manchester Assurance Co Ltd

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Trading as: Insurance

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Source of data: PW

At:  69 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Prudential Assurance Co Ltd

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Trading as: Insurance

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Source of data: PW

At:  69 & 69a Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Roger Devereux Thornton

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Trading as: Draper

Notes: Roger was at 69a Evesham Street on 1901 census. In the 1928 Kelly’s Directory they lived Dingleside, this time says West Ave.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  69-61 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was Turners Haberdashery

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Notes: This was one of the larger stores in Evesham Street.

Source of data: TB

At:  69? Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was

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Notes: This is the entrance to many small outlets and many other businesses. “Evesham Street Chambers”

Source of data: TB

At:  69a Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was Roger Devereux Thornton

Age: 38

Born: Curdsworth

Trading as: Employer at home Retail Draper

Notes: Wife Jane (Dullam) (43) plus 1 daughter + 1 servant at home. On the 1911 census they lived “Dingleside” Glover Street, Redditch and Roger was still a Draper. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory they lived at Dingleside, Glover Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  69a Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Roger Devereux Thornton

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Trading as: Draper

Notes: At this address on the 1901 census and still at this address in 1924.

Source of data: BS – Bennetts

At:  69b Evesham Street

In 1901

 

Was

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Notes: In Occupation but not inhabited but possibly Roger D. Thornton’s Draper shop

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  7 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was

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Notes: Uninhabited

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  7 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was George Parker

Age: 46

Born: Headless Cross

Trading as: at home Greengrocer

Notes: Wife Maria (47) plus 2 children at home. On the 1881 census George was married to Hannah and they lived in Mount Pleasant. On the 1901 census George was now married to Victoria and they lived in Hewell Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census