Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  7 Park Road

In 1891

 

Was Earl Gray

Age: 41

Born: Bristol, Gloucestershire

Trading as: Free Methodist Minister

Notes: Elizabeth T, aged 38, was his wife. Mabel E, Daughter, aged 3 ; Ethel M, Daughter, aged 0 ; Charlotte Roberts, aged 17, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  7 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was William C Edkins

Age: 58

Born: Alcester, Warwickshire

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Harriet, aged 56, was his wife. Helen E, Daughter, aged 26 (School Mistress); Arthur J, Son, aged 20 (Drapers Assistant); Caroline J, Daughter, aged 14 ; William J Green, aged 24 and born in Nottingham, was recorded as a Boarder. Hoarce L Smith, aged 27 and born in Balham London, was recorded as a Boarder.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  7 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was Albert Pitts

Age: 30

Born: Welham Leicestershire

Trading as: Cycle Agent

Notes: Emily, aged 30, was his wife. Olive, Daughter, aged 4 ; Lily Rawbone aged 20, was a Sister in Law and a Cycle Frame Polisher Jacke Noar, aged 24 and born in Manchester, was recorded as a Boarder. Beatrice Lanrie, aged 26, was a General domestic Servant. Nellie Croft aged 9, was a Niece. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive but 1 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  8 Park Road

In 1881

 

Was Esther Turner

Age: 35

Born: Long Crendon Buckinghamshire

Trading as: Paper Creaser

Notes: Esther Turner aged 35, was a Head and a Paper Creaser

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  8 Park Road

In 1891

 

Was Richard Davis

Age: 77

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Retired Glass and China Dealer

Notes: Mary Ann, aged 68, was his wife. John White aged 18, was a Nephew and a Needle Menufacturer’s Commercial Clerk Sarah Ann Findon, aged 31, was a Domestic Servant.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  8 Park Road

In 1901

 

Was Albert Wright

Age: 39

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Commercial Clerk

Notes: Eliza, aged 35, was his wife. Albert G, Son, aged 9 ; Florence W, Daughter, aged 7 ; Ethel M, Daughter, aged 4 ; Arthur E, Son, aged 0 ; Jessie Kettle, aged 13,

Source of data: Bs – Census

At:  8 Park Road

In 1911

 

Was Thomas William Price Oakley

Age: 42

Born: Redditch Worcs

Trading as: Manager Needle and Fishing Tackle Maufacture

Notes: Lavinia Maud Beatrice, aged 36, was his wife. William Lionel, Son, aged 18 (Accountants Clerk); Dorothy Mary Oakley aged 15, was a a Daughter of a Previous Marriage and a Milliner’s Apprentice. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  8 Park Road

In 1948

 

Was Redditch Nursing Home

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Redditch Nursing Home

Notes: In the 1948/9 Midland Counties Directory it stated Redditch Nursing Home, 8 Park Road.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  8 Park Road

In 1948

 

Was Redditch Nursing Home

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Nursing Home

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

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  8a Park Road

In 1881

 

Was Richard Davis

Age: 67

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Gentleman

Notes: Mary A H, aged 58, was his wife. Ellen, Daughter, aged 25 (Art Scholar Painting);

Source of data: BS – Census