Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  16 Oakly Road

In 1901

 

Was John Tilsley

Age: 53

Born: Astwood Bank, Worcestershire

Trading as: Sail Needles and Crochet finisher

Notes: Rhoda A, aged 55, was his wife and a Needle Envelope Maker. Annie E, Daughter, aged 23 (Clerk Needle Factory); Margaret M, Daughter, aged 21 (Needle Box Maker); Laurie K, Daughter, aged 20 (Needle Sticker on Cloth); John W, Son, aged 17 (Fish Hook Filer); Harold, Son, aged 13

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  16 Oakly Road

In 1911

 

Was Harriet Parsons

Age: 93

Born: Redditch, Worcestershire

Trading as: Private Means

Notes: Dorothy Edwards, aged 19, was a General Servant domestic. (On the 1911 census Harriet had stated that she had had 4 children born alive but 3 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  17 Oakly Road

In 1901

 

Was Charles A Clarkson

Age: 38

Born: Redditch, Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Hardener and Retail Grocer

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 34, was his wife and a Grocer. Charles B, Son, aged 5 ; Edward Victor, Son, aged 4 ; Arthur S, Son, aged 2 ;

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  17 Oakly Road

In 1911

 

Was Joseph Whiteman

Age: 32

Born: Benson Oxfordshire

Trading as: Hair Dresser

Notes: Mary Elizabeth (Ireland), aged 31, was his wife. Joseph Stanley, Son, aged 9 (Scholar); Dorothy Maud, Daughter, aged 7 (Scholar); Florence Gertrude, Daughter, aged 4 (Scholar). (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 1 had died) (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 1 had died) Joseph died 19th December 1937.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  17 Oakly Road

In 1948

 

Was B. Huntley

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Motor Garage

Notes: In the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory it stated B. Huntley, Motor Garage, 17 Oakly Road.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  17 Oakly Road

In 1948

 

Was B. Huntley

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Motor Garage

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  18 Oakly Road

In 1901

 

Was Jesse Palmer

Age: 52

Born: Redditch, Worcestershire

Trading as: Clerk, Needles

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 50, was his wife. Libbie, Daughter, aged 26 (Fishing Tackle forewoman); Charles A, Son, aged 24 (Plumber and Gas Fitter); Annie F, Daughter, aged 22 (Gut Line Maker); James Fred, Son, aged 19 (Warehouse At novelty Mamfry); Walter Stubbings, aged 16 and born in Barton on Humber, Yorks, was recorded as a Boarder.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  18 Oakly Road

In 1911

 

Was William Thomas Islip

Age: 50

Born: Elton, Huntingdonshire

Trading as: Time Keeper

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 47, was his wife. Edith, Daughter, aged 26 (Clerk); William, Son, aged 23 (Mechanic); Florence, Daughter, aged 21 (Typist); Frederick, Son, aged 19 (Mechanic). (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  19 Oakly Road

In 1901

 

Was Charles Hunt

Age: 65

Born: Alcester, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Scourer

Notes: Lena, Daughter, aged 29 (Dress Maker);

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  19 Oakly Road

In 1911

 

Was George Henry Clarke

Age: 51

Born: Studley Warks

Trading as: Bonnay Hook Maker

Notes: Emily, aged 49, was his wife. Florence, Daughter, aged 20 (Fishing Tackle Hand); William Henry, Son, aged 18 (Fish Hook Maker); Nellie, Daughter, aged 16 (Fly Dresser); Walter, Son, aged 13 (Scholar); Hilda May, Daughter, aged 8 (Scholar); Ida Mary, Daughter, aged 5 (Scholar); Rosina May Clarke, aged 27 and born in Redditch Worcs was a visitor at the time of the census Doris May Clarke, aged 7 and born in Redditch Worcs was a visitor at the time of the census Percy Lionel Clarke, aged 1 and born in Redditch Worcs was a visitor at the time of the census. (On the 1911 census they stated that they had had 9 children born alive)

Source of data: BS – Census