Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Mill Street Works

In 1873

 

Was James Thomas & Sons

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Littlebury’s Dirctory of County of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  42 Millsborough Road

In 1901

 

Was Charles Terry

Age: 32

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Employer Springs Manufacturer

Notes: Wife Emily (Farr) (28) plus 1 son Raymond aged 3 months.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Mounrt Pleasant

In 1954

 

Was William Tyers & Co. Ltd.

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Born:

Trading as: Spring Manufacturer

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire also stated Crescent Works, Mount Pleasant

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  137 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was P. Biddle

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Trading as: ladies Hairdresser

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  140 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was J. Shrimpton & Sons

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Trading as: Builders and Contractors

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  157 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was W. A. Smith

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Trading as: Confectioners

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  173 Mount Pleasant

In 1962

 

Was Long & Young Ltd

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Trading as: Press Workers

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory also stated Mayfield Works, 173 Mount Pleasant

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  211 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was D. Ledbury

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Trading as: Milliner

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  213 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was C. Bradley

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Born:

Trading as: Motor Garage

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  217 Mount Pleasant

In 1948

 

Was Morris (Redditch) Ltd.

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fruiterers & Florists

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory