Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Lodge Road

In 1948

 

Was Terry & Sons Ltd.

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Trading as: Spring Manufacturer

Notes: In the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory it stated Terry & Sons Ltd., Spring Manufacturer, Novelty Works, Lodge Road

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Lodge Road

In 1948

 

Was Terry & Sons Ltd. (Novelty Works)

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Trading as: Spring Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Ludlow Road

In 1948

 

Was A. Smith & Co. Ltd.

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Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Ludlow Road

In 1954

 

Was Albert Smith & Co. Ltd.

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Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire also stated Dominion Works, Ludlow Road

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  1 Market Place

In 1881

 

Was Stephen Sharpe

Age: 25

Born: Cambs.

Trading as: Inn Waiter

Notes: Wife Alice (24) Waitress (Inn). This house was known as the “Victoria Cocoa House” (On the 1881 census the enumerator started at this house after 1 New Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  1 Market Place

In 1891

 

Was William Parry

Age: 45

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Coffee House Keeper, Warehouseman

Notes: Wife Sarah (Harris) (43) plus 2 sons + 1 nephew at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house in Market Place after 1 Evesham Street) On the 1881 census William was a widower and with his sons Thomas and Albert was boarding in Walford Street. On the 1901 census William and Sarah lived in William Street, Redditch. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory a George Williams was classed under Coffee Rooms at this address. William Parry died in 1913

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  1 Market Place

In 1901

 

Was

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Trading as:

Notes: In Occupation but not inhabited. (On the 1901 census the enumerator started at this house in Market Place after 1 Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  1 Market Place

In 1911

 

Was

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Trading as:

Notes: Lock up Shop. (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Market Place and it was the start of District 11)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  1 Market Place

In 1940

 

Was The Regent Milliners

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Trading as: Milliners

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 “The Regent” was classed under Milliners, 1 Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  10 Market Place

In 1954

 

Was Society of Friends

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Trading as: Society of Friends

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory