Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  8 Izods Yard

In 1934

 

Was A. Williams

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Notes: In the 1934 Redditch Directory it stated 8 upper Izod’s Yard

Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  8 Izods Yard

In 1960

 

Was K. C. Chillingsworth

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Born:

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Notes: Information from Bromsgrove & District Directory. Upper Izods Yard

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1881

 

Was James Hicks

Age: 23

Born: Hunt End

Trading as: Baker

Notes: Wife Catherine (24) Needle Driller plus 1 young son at home. (Izods Yard is in Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1891

 

Was Arthur Jones

Age: 28

Born: Redditch

Trading as: worker Machine Fitter

Notes: Wife Louisa (31) Needle Paperer plus 3 children at home. (Izods Yard was in Evesham Street) On the 1881 census Arthur was boarding in Britten Street, Redditch. On the 1901 census they lived in Birmingham.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1901

 

Was Mary Prescott (widow)

Age: 80

Born: Studley

Trading as: worker at home Needle Straightener

Notes: (Izods Yard was in Evesham Street) On the 1881 census Mary lived at 10 Silver Street. On the 1891 census Mary lived in Ipsely Street, Redditch. Mary died in 1904.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1911

 

Was Annie Hearn (widow)

Age: 44

Born: Redditch

Trading as: worker Cardboard Box Maker

Notes: 1 son working + 4 younger children at home. (On the 1911 census Annie had stated that she had had 10 children born alive but 4 had died) (Izods Yard was in Evesham Street) On the 1901 census Annie was married to James and they lived in Edward Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1934

 

Was Mrs Hearne

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Born:

Trading as:

Notes: In the 1934 Redditch Directory it stated 9 upper Izod’s Yard

Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  9 Izods Yard

In 1960

 

Was T. F. Herlihy

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Born:

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Notes: Information from Bromsgrove & District Directory. Upper Izods Yard

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  25 Jubilee Avenue

In 1962

 

Was Abbey Fishing Tackle Co.

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Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle & Rod Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  1 Littleworth

In 1881

 

Was William Palmer

Age: 69

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Ann (65) plus 1 daughter + 1 grandson at home. (His house was classed as 1 Littleworth, Evesham Street which was between 44-46 on the census) They were living at Littleworth, Evesham Street on the 1891 census but no numbers were stated so not sure if they were at the same address or not but seemed to be between 50-54 Evesham Street on the census.

Source of data: JC – Census