Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 4 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Edward George Humphries Age: Born: | Trading as: Butcher Notes: In the Directory it stated that they were at 137 Evesham Street and 4 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 4 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was John T. Palmer Age: Born: | Trading as: Confectioner Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 4 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Quality Cleaners Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 4 Alcester Street In 1948 | Was Henry Walton Age: Born: | Trading as: Butcher Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 under Butchers it said Walton H., 4 Alcester Street. On the 1911 census Henry Walton lived here and he was a Butcher. Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Charles Glover Huins Age: 49 Born: Redditch | Trading as: employing 17 men & 5 boys Builder & Contractor Notes: Wife Ann (50) plus 3 working children + 1 niece + 1 apprentice at home. Next door lived their son Thomas Huins. On the 1871 census they lived in Red Lion Street, Redditch at the Carpenters Shop. On the 1891 census they lived in Evesham Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire Charles was classed as Builder, Contractor, Carpenter, Joiner & Coffin Maker, Red Lion Street and Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was John Bissell Age: 48 Born: Warwickshire | Trading as: Employer Wheelwright Notes: Wife Sarah (Powell) (45). No number was stated on the census but at 40 Alcester Street on the 1901 and 1911 census and seem to be at this number along the street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer John was Wheelwright, Wellington Street. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory he was Wheelwright, Wellington Street & Peakman Street, Redditch. In the 1892, 1896 & 1900 Kelly’s Directories John was Wheelwright & Timber Dealer, 40 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was John Bissell Age: 59 Born: Tanworth | Trading as: Employer at home Timber Merchant Notes: Wife Sarah (56) + visiting niece. Lived at the same address on the 1911 census. On the 1891 census they lived in Alcester Street but no number stated but seem to be next door to the Liberal Club. In the 1900, 1904 & 1908 Kelly’s Directories John was Wheelwright, 40 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was John Bissell Age: 69 Born: Tanworth in Arden | Trading as: Employer at home Wheelwright Notes: Wife Sarah (66). (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) Lived at the same address on the 1901 census. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1914 | Was John Bissell Age: Born: | Trading as: Wheelwright & Timber Merchant Notes: Source of data: JC – Bennetts |
At: 40 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Charles Ernest Ladbury & Co. Age: Born: | Trading as: Cycle Dealers Notes: In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Charles was a Machinist, 12 Unicorn Hill. In the 1916 Kelly’s Directory Charles was Cycle Dealer at 40 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |