Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 94 Rectory Road In 1948 | Was C. Hopkins Age: Born: | Trading as: Cycle & Motor Cycle Manufacturers Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory under Cycle & Motor Cycle Manufacturers & Agents as C. Hopkins, 94 Rectory Road, Headless Cross. Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: Unknown Rectory Road In 1954 | Was Headless Cross C. E. Primary Age: Born: | Trading as: Church of England Primary School Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire Source of data: JC – Directory |
At: 1 Red Lion Street In 1881 | Was John George Hill Age: 45 Born: Newcastle on Tyne | Trading as: Painter Notes: Wife Mary (James) (47) Fishing Tackle Maker. (On the 1881 census the enumerator stopped at this house as end of district 7) On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census they lived in Smallwood Arch, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Red Lion Street In 1891 | Was John George Hill Age: 55 Born: Northumberland | Trading as: Employer Painter Notes: Wife Mary (57) Fishing Tackle worker. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house in Red lion Street and was the start of District 14) On the 1881 and 1901 census they lived at the same address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Red Lion Street In 1901 | Was John George Hill Age: 65 Born: Northumberland | Trading as: own account House Painter Notes: Wife Mary (67). (on the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Red Lion Street before going on to 22 Alcester Street) On the1891 and 1911 census they lived at the same address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 1 Red Lion Street In 1911 | Was John George Hill Age: 75 Born: Northumberland | Trading as: own account at home House Painter Notes: Wife Mary (77) Fishing Tackle maker. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they hadn’t had any children born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Red Lion Street after 25 Alcester Street) On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. John George Hill died in 1922 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1861 | Was Thomas Andrews Age: 48 Born: Tardebigge | Trading as: Accomodation Notes: Wife Mary Ann (40) + 1 nephew at home. On the 1871 census they lived at the same address. (In Old Redditch Pubs-Alan Foxall, Thomas was the licensee of the “White Lion Inn”, 1854-1885) Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1871 | Was Thomas Andrews Age: 58 Born: Feckenham | Trading as: Notes: Wife Mary A. (51) They lived at the White Lion and this number on the 1861 & 1881 census. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1881 | Was Thomas Andrews Age: 67 Born: NK | Trading as: Beer House Keeper Notes: Wife Mary 60 + 1 boarder at home. Thomas was the licensee of the “White Lion” 1854-1885. (On the 1881 census the enumerator came to this house after Red Lion Yard) On the 1871 census they lived at the same address. In the 1860 Post Office Directory Thomas is classed as Beer Retailer, Red Lion Street. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory Thomas is classed as Beer Retailer, Red Lion Street. Thomas died 24th October 1885 at Mount Pleasant, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1891 | Was Edwin Apperley Age: 53 Born: Pershore | Trading as: Needle Pointer Notes: Wife Priscilla (Beard) (50) plus son William Apperley 22 who is classed as Publican + daughter-in-law + 4 other working children + 3 younger children + 2 grandchildren at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house on Red Lion Street after Red Lion Yard) On the 1881 census they lived in Arrow Road, Redditch. Edwin died in 1900. Their son William was the licensee of the “White Lion”, 1890-1892. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |