Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  14 Market Place

In 1940

 

Was Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ltd.

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  14 Market Place

In 1948

 

Was Mrs McQuay

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Trading as: Milliner

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 Mrs. McQuay was classed under Milliners, 14 Market Place. A Sarah Catherine McQuay was at 14 & 15 Market Place on 1901 & 1911 census living with her husband Frederick McQuay

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At:  14 & 15 Market Place

In 1901

 

Was Frederick McQuay

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Foreman Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah Catherine (Clarkson) (40) Milliner and Dressmaker, employer at home plus 2 children at home. On the 1911 census they lived at the same address. On the 1891 census they lived 15 Church Green South, Redditch which on 1901 & 1911 census was classed as 15 Market Place so actually at the same address. The enumerator finished at 13 Market Place and then went on to Church Green South. By the 1901 census this part of Church Green South must have become part of Market Place as they have the same neighbours. In the 1888 & 1892 Kelly’s Directory it is Frederick’s wife who is classed as Milliner and Dressmaker 15 Market Place. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Frederick’s wife was classed as Sarah Catherine McQuay (Mrs) Greengrocer, 14 Market Place and Milliner, 15 Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 & 15 Market Place

In 1911

 

Was Frederick McQuay

Age: 50

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Trading as: Dealer Employer Draper

Notes: Wife Sarah Catherine (50) assisting in business plus 2 working children assisting in business + 1 servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive) On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Sarah was classed under Milliner at 14, 15 and 16 Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  14 & 15 Market Place

In 1924

 

Was Sarah Catherine McQuay (Mrs)

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Trading as: Milliner

Notes: Was at this address on several census. In the 1928, 1932 & 1936 Kelly’s Directory was classed as still at this address.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  15 Market Place

In 1888

 

Was Sarah McQuay

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Trading as: Dressmaker

Notes: In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory it stated Sarah McQuay (Mrs) Milliner & Dressmaker, 15 Market Place. On the 1901 & 1911 census Sarah lived with her husband Frederick McQuay at 14 & 15 Market Place. On the 1891 census Sarah and her husband Frederick lived at 15 Church Green South which on later census was classed as Market Place and in the Kelly’s Directories was classed as Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  15 Market Place

In 1914

 

Was Sarah Catherine McQuay (Mrs)

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Trading as: Milliner

Notes: On the 1911 census Sarah was with her husband Frederick at 14 & 15 Market Place and she was at this address in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Bennetts

At:  15 Market Place

In 1924

 

Was Electrical Equipment Co.

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Trading as: Electrical Accessories Dealers

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  15 Market Place

In 1940

 

Was Rayner & Keeler Ltd

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Trading as: Opticians

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  15a Market Place

In 1900

 

Was Garfield Bros.

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Trading as: Boot & Shoe Makers

Notes: On the 1901 census classed as in Occupation but no information added. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory there was an entry for Garfield Bros. Boot & Shoe Dealers, 15a Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s