Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  9 Market Place

In 1940

 

Was James Gross & Sons

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Trading as: Florists

Notes: In the directory it stated that they were also Nurserymen Lodge Road. Inn the Midland Counties trade Directory 1948/49 J. Gross & Son 9 Market Place and classed under Fruiterers & Florist.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  Bk 2 Market Place

In 1911

 

Was Ann Guise

Age: 53

Born: Beoley

Trading as: Worker at home Washing

Notes: Ann was classed as married but no husband at home. She had 2 working sons + 1 school daughter at home. The census didn’t state a number but they seemed to be at this number along the Street. (On the 1911 census Ann had stated that she had had 9 children born alive but 1 had died) On the 1901 census still classed as married but no husband and lived in Crabbs Cross Lane, Feckenham.. On the 1891 census Ann seems to be Dinah Ann Guise who was married to William and they lived Prospect Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1900

 

Was Lloyds Bank Ltd.

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Trading as: Bank

Notes: In the 1900 Directory Edwin H. Wedgwood was the manager. Open 10am – 4 pm; Saturday 10am-1pm. Market Place but no numbers stated.

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At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1900

 

Was National Telephone Co. Limited

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Trading as: Electrical Engineers

Notes: In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory National Telephone Co. Limited, Electrical Engineers, Market Place

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At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1900

 

Was Union Club

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Trading as: Conservative and Liberal Unionist

Notes: In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory it stated Union Club (Conservative and Liberal Unionist) (Lord Windsor P. C. President; Albert Smith, secretary; J. Stanley, caretaker) Market Place

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1901

 

Was George Galbraith

Age: 43

Born: Ayrshire

Trading as: Worker at home Bank Manager

Notes: Wife Edith (34) plus 1 daughter Edith + 1 servant at home. Lived in Market Place on the 1911 census but no numbers stated on that census either. On the 1891 census they lived in Prospect Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1901

 

Was John Joseph Stanley

Age: 46

Born: Droitwich

Trading as: Worker at home Caretaker

Notes: Wife Ann (45) plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1891 census they lived in Hewell Road, Redditch. On the 1911 census they lived in Edward Street, Redditch and John was a Shopkeeper.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1901

 

Was

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Notes: In Occupation but no information added

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1901

 

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Notes: In Occupation but no information added

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Market Place

In 1901

 

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Notes: Not in Occupation

Source of data: JC – Census