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Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Arthur Williams

Age: 42

Born:

Trading as: Own account at home Baker & Confectioner

Notes: Wife Florence (37) Assistant in business plus 2 children + servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive) On the 1891 census he was living with Olive Sergeant at 33 Evesham Street and he was a Confectioner. Mentioned in the 1912 Kelly’s Directory as a Confectioner.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1914

 

Was Williams

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Confectioner

Notes: On the 1911 census Arthur Williams lived here with his family

Source of data: BS – Bennetts & JC – Census

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1924

 

Was Lilian Inwood (Mrs)

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Dressmaker

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1933

 

Was A. Williams

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Bakers & Confectioners

Notes: In the 1933 Cope’s Directory and Buyers Guide for Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Cope’s

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1934

 

Was P.W. Sealey

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1940

 

Was Geo. Swann

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Wireless Suppliers

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 G. Swan was classed under Radio Engineers, 86 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1948

 

Was P. W. Sealey

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Watchmaker & Jeweller

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 he is classed under Watchmakers & Jewellers, 86 Evesham Street. In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory he is at this address. On the 1911 census Percy William Izod Sealey lived at 78 Evesham Street and he was a Watchmaker.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1954

 

Was Wise Radio & TV Ltd

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Radio & TV Dealer

Notes:

Source of data: PW

At:  86 Evesham Street

In 1969

 

Was Whadcoat & Co.Redditch Ltd.

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes: Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. They have now ceased trading.

Source of data: TB

At:  87 Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was John Green

Age: 53

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Foreman in Needle Manufacturing

Notes: Wife Hannah (46) Needle Picker plus 2 working children + daughter-in-law + visitor at home. Seem to be at this number along the Street but no number stated on the census. On the 1851 census they lived in Chapel Green West.

Source of data: JC – Census