Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 42 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Archibald Lane Age: Born: | Trading as: Butcher Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 still at this address Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 43 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Arthur George Baylis Age: 25 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Needle Manufacturer Notes: Arthur had his sister Harriet Jane (31) Income from Consols + 6 other siblings + 1 servant at home. (On the 1881 census the enumerator started at this house at the beginning of district 7) On the 1871 census Arthur was a scholar at St John’s College, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. On the 1891 census Arthur was married to Ada a Needle Manufacturer living in Park Road, Redditch. His parents Arthur George and Mary Emma Baylis lived in Alcester street on earlier census but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directories Arthur George Baylis & Sons, Needle Manufacturers, Royal Needle Manufactory (his father died in 1866). Also an entry in the 1888 Kelly’s Dirctory for Lewis & Baylis, (the Baylis being Arthur George Baylis) Needle Manufacturers, Clive Works. On the 1911 census Arthur and Ada lived “Oakhurst”, Birchfield Road, Headless Cross. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 43 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Arthur Charles Millward Age: 30 Born: Ombersley | Trading as: Employer Plumber & Decorator Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Treadgold) (32) plus 3 children + sister + 2 nephews + 1 niece + sister-in-law at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Alcester Street before going on to 1 Grove Street) On the 1891 census Arthur lived with his parents George and Ann at 127 Evesham Street, Redditch. In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory under Councillors Arthur Charles Millward, Alcester Street was councillor Redditch West. In the 1928 Kelly’s Directory Arthur was Councillor Redditch, West and lived “Ombersleigh”, Easemore Road. In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory Arthur was classed as Arthur Charles Milward, J.P. Obersleigh, Easemore Road. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 43 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was Arthur Charles Millward Age: 40 Born: Ombersley | Trading as: Employer House Painter & Plumber Notes: Wife Elizabeth (42) plus 7 children + 1 servant at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 7 children born alive) At this address on the 1901 census but no number stated on the 1911 census. In the 1928 Kelly’s Directory Arthur was in Alcester Street but no numbers stated. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 43 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was J. & A. Millward Ltd. Age: Born: | Trading as: Plumbers & Painters Notes: On the 1911 census Arthur Charles Millward lived here with his wife and family and he was a House Plumer and Painter. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 43 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Jas. Hewston Age: Born: | Trading as: Draper Notes: Also at 41a Alcester Street and was a Hosier. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 he was still at this address. In the 1949, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1969 1972 Telephone Book James was still a draper at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 44 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was Edgar Baylis Age: 21 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Furniture Dealer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (21) Dressmaker. On the 1901 census they lived at 49 Alcester Street. On the 1881 census he lived with his parents Francis and Ann in Beoley Road, Redditch. No number stated on the 1891 census but in 1892 Kelly’s Directory it stated that Edgar was a Furniture Dealer, 44 Alcester Street. Edgar’s father Francis and grandfather Benjamin Baylis owned a Grocer’s shop at 25 Red Lion Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Frank Clement Lewis Bennett Age: 41 Born: Alcester | Trading as: Life Assurance Agent Notes: Wife Laura (Davis) (41) plus 4 children + 1 sister + 1 nephew at home. On the census it was classed as house and shop. On the 1891 census they lived in Beoley Road, Redditch. Frank Clement Lewis Bennett died in 1933. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was William Baker Age: 46 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Employer at home Boot Repairer Notes: Wife Ann Maria (Baylis) (44) plus 3 daughters at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive) Still at this address in 1914 and 1924. On the 1901 census they lived in Beoley Road, Upper Ipsley. In the 1900 & 1904 Kelly’s Directories William was a Boot Maker, 60 Beoley Road, Redditch. In the 1908 & 19012 Kelly’s Directories William was now at 44 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 44 Alcester Street In 1914 | Was William Baker Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Maker Notes: At this address on the 1911 census and still there in 1924. In the 1916 Kelly’s Directory William was a Boot Repairer, 44 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Bennetts |