Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 5 Market Place In 1900 | Was Frederick William James Age: Born: | Trading as: Baker & Confectioner Notes: On the 1901 census classed as in Occupation but no information added. A Frederick William James was living here at the time of his death in 1904 and lived at this address on the 1891 census. However on the 1901 census they were living at Easemore Farm, Redditch. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Frederick William James, Baker & Confectioner & agent for W. & A. Gilbey Ltd., wine & spirit merchants, 5 Market Place & farmer Easemore Lane. Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s |
At: 5 Market Place In 1912 | Was German & Webb Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: On the 1911 census classed as lock up Shop. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory German & Webb, Tailors were at this address. Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s |
At: 5 Market Place In 1914 | Was German & Webb Age: Born: | Trading as: Breeches Maker Notes: In 1924 Kelly’s Directory a Hugh German was at this address Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 5 Market Place In 1914 | Was Frederick William James Age: Born: | Trading as: Confectioners, etc. Notes: In the Directory it just says James, Confectioners, etc., 5 Market Place but could be Frederick W. James Jnr. who on the 1901 and 1911 census lived at 7 Market Place but Frederick William James Snr. had been at this address on earlier census. Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 5 Market Place In 1924 | Was Hugh German Age: Born: | Trading as: Tailor Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 5 Market Place In 1940 | Was Freeman Hardy & Willis Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Makers Notes: At this address in the 1933 Cope’s Directory and Buyers Guide to Worcestershire. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 they were still at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 5 Market Place In 1948 | Was Freeman Hardy & Willis Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot & shoe Dealer Notes: In the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory it stated they were Boot and Shoe Dealer Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: 6 Market Place In 1881 | Was Charles Avery Age: 57 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Partridge) (53) plus 3 daughters at home. On the 1891 census they lived at this address. On the 1871 census they lived in Church Green South, Redditch. In the 1870 & 1872 Kelly’s Directory Charles is classed Grocer & Confectioner, Church Green, Redditch. In the 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directory Charles is Baker and Confectioner, 6 Market Place. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory and Charles is Grocer and Confectioner, 6 Market Place. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 6 Market Place In 1891 | Was Charles Avery Age: 67 Born: Redditch | Trading as: at home Grocer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (62). On the 1901 census they lived in Park Road, Redditch. On the 1881 census they lived at this address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 6 Market Place In 1901 | Was Albert Bell Age: 54 Born: Upton-on-Severn | Trading as: Employer at home Music & Cycle Dealer Notes: Wife Annie (Wridgway) (55) plus 1 daughter Gertrude (28) music teacher own account at home + 1 other daughter at home. On the 1891 census they lived at 20 Worcester Road. On the 1911 census they lived Melton House, 20 Worcester Road, Redditch and Albert was Music Seller & Cycle Agent. In 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer Albert was classed under Upton-upon-Severn Directory, that he was the organist at the Parish Church (near the bridge). In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory he was classed as Music Seller and Organist, Market Place. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory he is classed as Music Seller & Organist, 19 Evesham Street. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Albert is classed as living at 20 Worcester Road but also had an entry as Music Seller & Organist, 19 Evesham Street. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory he is classed as Albert Bell & Co., Musical Instruments Dealer, 6 Market Place. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Albert lived at 20 Worcester Road and an entry for Albert Bell & Co., 8 Market Place. Another entry in the 1912 Kelly’s Directory had him under Cycle Agents & Dealers at 8 Market Place and Alcester Street. In the 1928 Kelly’s Directory it states under Cycle Agent and Dealers that he was at 8 & 9 Market Place. Source of data: JC – Census |