Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown National Works

In 1905

 

Was Price & Oakley

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fish Hooks, Fishing Rods & Tackle Manufacturer

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire stated also sewing machine & other needles. (est. 1830)

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Neptune Works

In 1905

 

Was Smith & Son

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Garter & Sail Needle Manufacturer

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was George Abbott

Age: 25

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: George had 1 female servant at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was Michael A Aldinger?

Age: 60

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah (55) plus 3 working children at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was John Andrews

Age: 30

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Mary (30) plus 2 children + Elizabeth Lea (55) Independent at home. On 1851 census they lived in New End but doesn’t seem to be the same address and no numbers stated. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was Henry Aston

Age: 40

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (30) Laundress plus 4 children at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street) Henry died in 1850.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was Henry Avery

Age: 35

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (40) plus 6 children (which included James 15 who on several census was living at 36 Evesham Street and a Butcher) at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street) On the 1851 census Elizabeth was now a widow and lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was Joseph Bennett

Age: 60

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Lath Clewer?

Notes: Wife Winifred (50) Needle Maker plus 1 son + 2 Needle Makers at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was William Bott

Age: 20

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Jane (Stratton) (25) plus 1 young child at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street) On the 1851 census they lived In Mount Pleasant, Redditch. William died in 1904

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown New End

In 1841

 

Was William Bradshaw

Age: 25

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Maria (25) plus 3 children at home. (On later census New End became part of Evesham Street) On the 1851 census they lived in Brockhill Lane, Redditch and William was a Needle Manufacturer. In the 1855 Billing’s Directory and Gazetteer William was classed under William Bradshaw and Sons, Needle Makers, Edward Street, Redditch. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory of Worcestershire William was classed as William Bradshaw and Sons, Sail and Packing Needle Manufacturers, Redditch. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory he was in Unicorn Hill. In the 1870 & 1872 Kelly’s Directory and classed as William Bradshaw and Sons, Packing Needle Manufacturers, Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census