Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1901 | Was Thomas Cund Age: 47 Born: Alcester | Trading as: own account at home Inn Keeper Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Hedges) (45) plus 4 working children + 1 younger child at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Red Lion Street before going on to Red Lion Yard) No name of Inn stated but it was called the “White Lion Inn” on the 1911 census. Thomas was the licensee of the “White Lion Inn” 1898 – 1901. On the 1891 census they lived in Mount Pleasant, Redditch. In the 1884 and 1892 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was a Beer Retailer, Mount Pleasant. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was Beer Retailer, 10 Red Lion Street. Thomas died in 1909 Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1911 | Was Edwin Pinfield Wells Age: 35 Born: Redditch | Trading as: own account at home Beerhouse Keeper Notes: Wife Mary Jane (Hill) (33) plus 2 daughters at home. On the 1901 census they lived in Windsor Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census Edwin lived with his parents Edwin and Eliza Pinfield in Ipsley. (In Old Redditch Pubs-Alan Foxall, Edwin was the licensee of the “White Lion Inn”, 1902-1928) In the 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directory Edwin was classed as Beer Retailer at 8 George Street, Redditch. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory he was now a Beer Retailer in Windsor Street. In the 1912, 1924 & 1928 Kelly’s Directory Edwin was Beer Retailer, 10 Red Lion Street. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1914 | Was Edwin Pinfield Wells Age: Born: Redditch | Trading as: Beer Retailer Notes: Edwin was the licensee of the “White Lion” 1902-1928 Source of data: JC – Bennetts + AF |
At: 10 Red Lion Street In 1924 | Was Edwin Pinfield Wells. Age: Born: Redditch | Trading as: Beer Retailer Notes: On the 1911 census Edwin was at this address. (According to “Old Redditch Pubs” by Alan Foxall the Pub’s license was withdrawn in 1937. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1841 | Was Thomas Brown Age: 75 Born: Unknown | Trading as: Independent Notes: Wife Susanna (70) + John Brown (25) Innkeeper but no relationship mentioned on 1841 census but could be their grandson + 3 servants + another person at home. John Brown was the licensee of the “Red Lion” in 1841. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1861 | Was James Webb Age: 33 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Inn Keeper Notes: Mary (Bellamy) (36) plus 1 daughter + 5 step-children + 3 lodgers at home. No numbers stated on the early census but seems to be at 12 Red Lion Street. In Old Redditch Pubs-Alan Foxall, James was the licensee of “Red Lion Hotel” 1860-1886) On the 1851 census James was living with his mother Harriet Webb in Red lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census. James Webb was second cousin to William Webb, well known Baker and Confectioner in Evesham Street. Details on Webb Family web site. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1871 | Was James Webb Age: 48 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Innkeeper Notes: Wife Mary (48) plus 2 children + 5 step-children at home. James was the licensee 1860-1886. On the 1861 & 1881 census they lived at the same address. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1881 | Was James Webb Age: 53 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Publican Notes: Wife Mary (58) plus 1 daughter + 4 step-children + 1 visitor at home. James was the licensee of the “Red Lion” 1860-1886. His wife Mary was the licensee 1887-1890. (On the 1881 census the enumerator came to this house after 12 Red LIon Arch and then after this house went to Red LIon Yard) On the 1871 census they lived at the “Red Lion Inn”. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory James was at the “Red Lion”, Red Lion Street. In the 1872 Post Office Directory James was at the “Red Lion”, Red Lion Street. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory James is at the “Red Lion”, Red Lion Street. James died 19th August 1886 at the “Red Lion”. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Mary was now classed as being at the “Red Lion” Red Lion Street. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1891 | Was Henry Davis Age: 39 Born: Birmingham | Trading as: Hotel Keeper Notes: Wife Myra (Adams) (42) plus 10 children + barmaid at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house in Red Lion Street after 2 Silver Street) Henry was the licensee of the “Red Lion Hotel” 1891-1896. On the 1881 census Henry was the Hotel Keeper of the “Crown Hotel”, Prospect Hill, Redditch 1880-1887. Henry Davis died in 1911 Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 12 Red Lion Street In 1901 | Was James Blackford Age: 37 Born: Redditch | Trading as: worker Needle Manufactory Manager & Inn Keeper Notes: Wife Ada Mary (Clarkson) (35) plus son Charles H. 16, National School Teacher + 2 younger children + 1 cousin + 1 boarder at home. No name stated on the census but called the “Red Lion Hotel” on the 1911 census. (On the 1901 census the enumerator at this house started back on Red Lion Street after calling at Red Lion Yard) James was the licensee of the “Red Lion” 1900 -1902. On the 1891 census they lived in Orchard Street, Ipsley. On the 1881 census James lived with his parents Henry and Emma in Peakman Street and they were at 76 Evesham Street on the 1891 census. On the 1911 census James was a Needle Manufacturer and Retail Beer Seller in Edgbaston, Birmingham. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory James was at the “Red Lion Inn”, Red Lion Street. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory there was an entry for Redditch Angling Club (James Blackford, secretary) Red Lion Inn. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory it stated United Patriots’ National Benifit Society (branch) (Chas Perry, secretary) Red Lion Inn. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |