Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Frederick Andrews

Age: 63

Born: Redditch

Trading as: worker Needle Polisher

Notes: Wife Sarah Ann (Griffin) (61) plus 2 grown up sons and 1 grown up daughter + 1 niece at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 9 children born alive but 1 had died) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped here at the “Council House” after 64 Evesham Street and went on to “Council Chambers” before going to 62 Evesham Street) On the 1901 census Frederick and Sarah lived in South Street, Redditch. Frederick Andrews died in 1920

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was John Blundall

Age: 30

Born: Studley

Trading as: worker Needle Grinder

Notes: Wife Jessie (26) plus 3 children at home (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Kathleen Place before going on to Golden Salmon Inn, 133 Evesham Street) There were 5 houses mentioned in Kathleen Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was William James Cranmore

Age: 45

Born: Whitchurch

Trading as: Employer Cycle & Motor Dealer & Repairer

Notes: Wife Emilie Louise (Bernasconi) (36) plus 1 son who worked for his father + 2 more sons at school + 1 daughter + servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive) (In the 1911 summary book the enumerator had put this house “The Laurels”, between a Needle Factory and 36-40 Evesham Street which were Lock up Shops) On the 1891 census he lived with his parents Moses and Clara Cranmore at 2, 4, and 6 Evesham Street.and William was the Manager of the Drapery and Ironmongery. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory William was classed as Cycle Dealer, 42 Evesham Street, plus entry under private residents William Cranmore, The Laurels, Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Frank Darwell

Age: 39

Born: Redditch

Trading as: worker Bicycle Machinist

Notes: Wife Alice (Johnson) (40) case maker in Needle Factory. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children) (They lived in Kathleen Place and on the Enumerators walk Kathleen Place was between 133 & 135 Evesham Street) On the 1901 census they lived in Peakman Street, Redditch. Frank Darwell died in 1947

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Ernest Detford

Age: 27

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Bicycle Builder

Notes: Wife Alice (24) plus 2 children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive but 1 had died) They were classed as being at 2 Kathleen Place. (On the 1911 census the enumerator’s walk put Kathleen Place between 133 & 135 Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Reuben Harber

Age: 33

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Bicycle Worker

Notes: Wife Annie (44) plus son at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 1 child born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Kathleen Place after 135 Evesham Street and the enumerator had Kathleen Place between 133 & 135 Evesham Street + 5 houses in Kathleen Place) On the 1901 census Reuben was boarding in Feckenham. On the 1891 census Reuben lived with his parents Frank and Eliza in Feckenham. Reuben Harber died in 1958

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was John William Hughes

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Employer Furnisher Dealer

Notes: Wife Florence (37) Assisting in Business + servant. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) (In the 1911 summary book the enumerator had put the “Stores” between lock up shops but no numbers stated but one of them could actually be the front of the house and their shop)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Alfred Edward Johnson

Age: 30

Born: Coventry

Trading as: Bicycle Finisher

Notes: Wife Catherine (28). (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children) (They lived in Kathleen Place and on the Enumerators walk Kathleen Place was between 133 & 135 Evesham Street) On the 1891 census Alfred lived with his parents Alfred and Eleanor in Coventry.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was William Hidgon Newton

Age: 48

Born: Silverdale, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Trading as: own account at home Master Painter

Notes: William had daughter Rosalie (23) Housekeeper + son + 2 visitors at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive) (On the 1911 census the Chapel House is classed as being next to the Chapel but no numbers stated) In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory William is classed as Painter, Chapel House, Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1911

 

Was Ernest Herbert Spiers

Age: 29

Born: Redditch

Trading as: County Council School Teacher

Notes: Wife Sara (28) Assisting in Furniture Business (Partner) + niece + servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) (In the 1911 summary book this house, “Cavendish House” was next to 46 Evesham Street and then the enumerator went on to a Lock up Shop in Evesham Street also had no number stated) On the 1901 census Ernest lived with his parents Herbert and Ellen in Oakley Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census