Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  48 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was Charles Francis Field

Age: 34

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Machinist Motor

Notes: Fanny, aged 33, was his wife and a Needles. Classed as 48 Vicarage View, Park Road. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children and married for 5 years)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  4a Park Road

In 1881

 

Was Mary Gibb (widow)

Age: 74

Born: Tardebigge Worcestershire

Trading as: Annuitant

Notes: Catherine, Daughter, aged 40 ; William Brookes, aged 41 and born in Redditch Worcestershire, was recorded as a Boarder. Emma Handy, aged 14, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  5 Park Road

In 1881

 

Was Walter Jarvis

Age: 52

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Auctioneer and Estate Agent

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 54, was his wife. Elizabeth Swift aged 23, was a Niece and a Governess Sarah Swift aged 21, was a Niece and a Governess Mary A Cachmore, aged 21, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  5 Park Road

In 1891

 

Was Stephen Elgar Thorrold

Age: 49

Born: Boston, Lincolnshires

Trading as: Civil Engineer

Notes: Louisa, aged 28, was his wife. Theresa Field aged 26, was a Sister in Law and a Living on own means Rose Ellen Mutton, aged 14, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  5 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was Herbert J Francis

Age: 41

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Wearhouseman Needle Works

Notes: Mary A, aged 40, was his wife. Herbert H, Son, aged 21 (Assistant Manager Boot Wearhouse); Walter J Llewellyn, aged 43 and born in Liverpool Lancs, was recorded as a Boarder. Florence E Guise, aged 16, was a General Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  5 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was A T Kinchin

Age: 70

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Retired Confectioner

Notes: H, aged 59, was his wife. H L, Son, aged 36 (Commercial Traveller); A M, Daughter, aged 34. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive but 1 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  50 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was Henry J. Farr

Age: 22

Born: Stratford on Avon

Trading as: own account Master Monumental Mason

Notes: Wife May (22) plus 2 daughters at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  50 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was Albert Henry Wright

Age: 46

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: House Painter

Notes: Ellen Eby, aged 39, was his wife. Elsie Beatrice Wright aged 22, was a Step Daughter. Jessie Murial, Daughter, aged 7 ; Howard Gades aged 24, was a Brother in Law and a Electrician. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 5 children born alive but 2 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  50 Park Road

In 1914

 

Was E. Wright

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Grocer & Confectioner

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Bennetts

At:  52 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was William J. Pitney

Age: 29

Born: Worthing, Sussex

Trading as: Stone Mason

Notes: Wife Alice (27) Fish Hook Bending plus 2 sons + mother-in-law at home.

Source of data: JC – Census