Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was

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Born:

Trading as: Lock up Shop

Notes: Not used as a dwelling.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Samuel Millward

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Trading as: Pork Butcher & Grocer

Notes: In the 1914 Bennetts Directory it stated Home cured hams & bacon. Cold meats and farm produce. Fresh supplies of poutry daily. At this address in the 1924 Kelly’s Directory

Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Samuel Millward

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Provisions Dealer

Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory there was a Sam Millward at 89 Evesham Street

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was J. & R. Millar

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Trading as:

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was J. & R. Millar

Age:

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Trading as: Outfitters

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 J. & R. Millar was classed under Tailors and Outfitters, 73 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was CW Gibbs Ltd.

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Trading as: House Furnishers

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Source of data: PW

At:  73 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was M & B Looney School Shop

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Trading as:

Notes: They moved to Winyates Centre.and have now ceased trading, Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

Source of data: TB

At:  74 Evesham Street

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Harrison

Age: 62

Born: Studley

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Jane (60 + 1 boarder at home – Jane was living at this address on the 1881 census but no numbers stated on 1871 census but seems to be at this number along the Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  74 Evesham Street

In 1881

 

Was Jane Harrison (widow)

Age: 71

Born: Alcester

Trading as:

Notes: Jane had nephew William Hemming (he lived at this address on the 1891 census) + boarder at home

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  74 Evesham Street

In 1891

 

Was William Hemming

Age: 51

Born: Studley

Trading as: worker Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah (31) plus 2 children + 1 boarder at home. On the 1881 census William lived with his Aunt Jane Harrison at this address. On the 1901 census William was now a widower and living in Walford Street. Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census