Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 71 Evesham Street In 1881 | Was Richard Gibbs Age: 45 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Richard had a housekeeper at home. On the 1871 census Richard lived with his father Thomas and seemed to be at the same address but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1891 census Richard lived in Park Road and was a Manufacturers Clerk. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer Richard was classed as Grocer & Provisions Dealer, Evesham Street. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory he was classed as Bacon Curer of 71 Evesham Street. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory there was a John Thornton, Pharmacetical Chemist at this address. Richard Gibbs died 4th May 1907 at the Smallwood Hospital.. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1891 | Was Thomas Avery Age: 58 Born: Redditch | Trading as: worker Carpenter, Joiner & Cabinet Maker Notes: Wife Harriet (65). On the 1841 census Thomas lived with his parents James and Sarah in Evesham Street. On the 1881 census Thomas was a Lodger in Birmingham and his wife Harriet was at 9 Alcester Street. On the 1901 census they lived in Grove Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Cabinet Maker. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was classed as Carpenter in Alcester Street, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1901 | Was Percy William Izod Sealey Age: 30 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Watch Maker & Jeweller Notes: Wife Amelia Ann (Duggins) (27) plus 1 son at home. On the 1891 census he lived at 26 Evesham Street. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Percy was classed as Watchmaker at 74 Evesham Street. Another entry in 1900 Kelly’s Directory had John Thornton Pharmaceutical Chemist, 71 Evesham Street. Then in the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Percy was at 56 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1911 | Was George Frederick Avery Age: 31 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Employer Boot Dealer Notes: Wife Lilian May (Brimyard) (29) Assisting in Business. On the 1891 census he lived with his parents James Henry and Emily Avery at 64 Evesham Street. Then on the 1901 census he lived with his Mother Emily who was now a widow and Draper at 64 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was George Frederick Avery Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot and Shoe maker Notes: George was at 71 Evesham Street on the 1911 census Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1914 | Was John Thornton Age: Born: | Trading as: Chemist Notes: In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory John Thornton, Pharmaceptical Chemist 71a Evesham Street. In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory he was still at this address. Source of data: BS – Bennetts |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1924 | Was George Frederick Avery Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Maker Notes: On the 1911 census he was at the same address. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory George was classed as Bootmaker, 71 Evesham Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1940 | Was Walter & William Brown Age: Born: | Trading as: Coal Merchants Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory they were at 61 Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 they were at the same address and classed under Coal & Coke Merchants. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1954 | Was W & W Brown Age: Born: | Trading as: Coal & Seed Merchants Notes: Walter & William Brown were at this address in 1940 and 1969. Source of data: PW |
At: 71 Evesham Street In 1969 | Was W & W Brown Corn & Feed Merchants. Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading. Source of data: TB |