Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1881

 

Was Joseph Brooks

Age: 66

Born: Long Marston

Trading as: Painter

Notes: Wife Charlotte (66) + 1 boarder at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1891

 

Was Ellen Lewis (widow)

Age: 54

Born: Worcester

Trading as: Employer Box Maker

Notes: Ellen had 3 children + 1 grandson at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1901

 

Was John Samuel Johnson

Age: 38

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Grocer

Notes: Wife Mary A. (37) plus 1 daughter + brother-in-law at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 1 child born alive) On the 1911 census they lived at the same address. On the 1891 census they lived in Aston, Birmingham and John was a Carter of Wine and Spirits and his wife Mary was the Grocer. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory John is classed as Grocer, 34 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1911

 

Was John Samuel Johnson

Age: 48

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Green Grocer

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (47) + 1 boarder at home. On the 1901 census they lived at this address. In the 1912 & 1924 Kelly’s Directory John was classed as Grocer, 34 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1914

 

Was John Samuel Johnson

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: On the 1911 census John and his family lived at this address and still at this address in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Bennetts

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1924

 

Was John Samuel Johnson

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: John is as this address on 1911 census. In the 1916 & 1921 Kelly’s Directories John was classed as Grocer, 34 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1934

 

Was Cash Meat Stores

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Meat

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  34 Alcester Street

In 1948

 

Was J. Deakin

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 he was classed under Butchers

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  35 Alcester Street

In 1881

 

Was Richard Millward

Age: 21

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Commercial Clerk

Notes: Wife Jane (21) plus 2 children at home. On the 1871 census Richard lived with his grandparents Richard and Catherine in Prospect Hill, Redditch. On the 1901 census they lived in South Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  35 Alcester Street

In 1888

 

Was Kathleen Palmer

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: On the 1891 census this was classed as not in Occupation, In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Kathleen Palmer (Mrs), Tailor was at this address. Another entry had Ellen Powell (Mrs) Dressmaker also at this address.

Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s