Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Oswald Street

In 1954

 

Was Trident Fishing Rod Co.

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  139 Other Road

In 1948

 

Was J. Palmer

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Boot & Shoe Maker

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  37 Other Road

In 1954

 

Was E. Rudge & Son

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Other Road

In 1948

 

Was A. Rudge & Son

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Other Road

In 1962

 

Was The Helical Casting Reel Co.

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle & Rod Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory also stated (Prop. A. E. Rudge) Unity Works, Other Road

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Other Road

In 1962

 

Was A. E. Rudge & Son

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle & Rod Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory also stated Unity Works, Other Road

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  1 Park Road

In 1881

 

Was John Morris

Age: 29

Born: Polesgate Stffordshire

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Annie M, aged 25, was his wife. Lilian, Daughter, aged 4 ; Bessie, Daughter, aged 2 ; John P, Son, aged 1 ; Marion, Daughter, aged 0 ; Henry W Wilson, aged 24 and born in Kettering Northhamptonshire, was recorded as a Boarder. William Davis, aged 20 and born in London Middlesex, was recorded as a Boarder. William Breeze, aged 16 and born in Pontesbury Shropshire, was recorded as a Boarder. Edmund Dolphin, aged 14 and born in London Middlesex, was recorded as a Boarder. Helen E Gittus, aged 20, was a Domestic Servant. Anna E Gittus, aged 11, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  1 Park Road

In 1891

 

Was Alfred Cardew Truscott

Age: 39

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Commercial Traveller

Notes: Emma, aged 39, was his wife. Catherine W, Daughter, aged 6 ; Alfred C, Son, aged 2 ; Albert E, Son, aged 0 ; Florence Wright, aged 14, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  1 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was Gustavus Symons

Age: 69

Born: Truro Cornwall

Trading as: Retired Board of Trade Surveyor

Notes: Sarah, aged 72, was his wife. Clara, Daughter, aged 46 ; Hetty, Daughter, aged 46 ; Ellen, Daughter, aged 37 (Certified School Teacher);

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  1 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was James Jacobs Taylor

Age: 43

Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire

Trading as: Superintendant Prudential Assurance

Notes: Lilian Mary (Ilett) aged 47, was his wife. Winifred Ethel, Daughter, aged 18 ; Lilian Edna, Daughter, aged 8 ; Sarah Ann Hawthorne, aged 20, was a General domestic Servant. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 2 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census