Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was Thomas Henry Salisbury Age: 74 Born: Studley | Trading as: Notes: Wife Ellen Louisa (40) plus 1 son + 2 boarders at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 1 child born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to 17 Oakly Road) On the 1901 census they lived in Victoria Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Needle Maker. Thomas Henry Salisbury died in 1919. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Miss Ernestine Clarke was a Teacher of Music at this address. Also a Mrs Florence Davis was a Dressmaker at this address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: BS – Bennetts |
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1934 | Was Hughes Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was C. Hughes & Son Age: Born: | Trading as: House Furnishers Notes: In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory classed as Charles Hughes & Son, Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 it was at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was C Hughes & Son Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: House Furnishers Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 70 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was C W Gibbs Ltd. 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: 71 Evesham Street In 1841 | Was Thomas Gibbs Age: 35 Born: Worcs. | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Betsy (40) plus 6 children + 1 female servant at home. In the 1840 Bentley’s Directory Thomas had an entry under Grocers and lived in Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1851 | Was Thomas Gibbs Age: 47 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: Provisions Dealer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (52) plus 2 working children + 1 schoolchild at home. In the 1855 Billing’s Directory and Gazetteer it stated that Thomas was Grocer and Provisions Dealer in Evesham Street. In the 1860 Post Office Directory it stated that Thomas was Grocer and Agent to the Birmingham Insurance Company and was in Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1861 | Was Thomas Gibbs Age: 58 Born: Astwood Bank | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (61) plus son Richard (28) Commercial Clerk at Needle Warehouse + 1 daughter + 1 servant at home. In the 1860 Post office Directory Thomas is classed as a Grocer and Agent to the Birmingham Insurance Company. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1871 | Was Thomas Gibbs (widower) Age: 66 Born: Astwood Bank | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Thomas had 1 son Richard (39) clerk at home – Son Richard was at this address on 1881 census but no numbers stated on 1871 census but seem to be about this number along the street. In the 1872 Post Office Directory Thomas was classed as Grocer in Evesham Street. Thomas died 20th March 1872. Source of data: JC – Census |