Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 22 Red Lion Street In 1881 | Was Ann Andrews (widow) Age: 62 Born: Hunt End | Trading as: Notes: Ann had 1 small grandson at home. Ann died in 1887. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 22 Red Lion Street In 1891 | Was Joseph Moon Age: 42 Born: Redditch | Trading as: unable to read occupation Notes: Wife Emma (42) Needle Labeller plus 2 working children + 2 younger children at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house on Red Lion Street before going on to 16 Red Lion Yard, Lambs Lodging House) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 22 Red Lion Street In 1900 | Was Jesse Palmer Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Maker Notes: On the 1901 census classed as in Occupation but uninhabited. In the 1896 & 1900 Kelly’s Directories Jesse Palmer was a Boot Maker at this address. On the 1901 census Jesse lived at 111 St Georges Road, Redditch and he was a Boot Maker and was married to Mary E. Palmer. On the 1911 census they lived at 201 Mount Pleasant, Redditch and Jesse was a Boot and Shoe Maker. In the 1908 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, Jesse was a Boot Maker in St. George’s Road, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s |
At: 22 Red Lion Street In 1911 | Was John Layton (widower) Age: 37 Born: Redditch | Trading as: General Labourer Notes: John had 5 children at home. On the 1901 census John was married to Eliza and they lived in Walford Street, Redditch. John Layton died in 1951 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 22 Red Lion Street In 1954 | Was W. Lewis & Sons Age: Born: | Trading as: Needle Manufacturer Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire Source of data: JC – Directory |
At: 23 Red Lion Street In 1911 | Was Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Lock up Shop Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Red Lion Street In 1851 | Was William Eaves Age: 42 Born: Hanbury | Trading as: Carpenter Notes: Wife Elizabeth (48) plus 1 working son, James, at home. On the 1841 census they lived in Bates Hill, Redditch. Elizabeth was the licensee of the “Golden Lion”, in 1855. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 24 Red Lion Street In 1861 | Was James Eaves Age: 32 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Mary (29) On the 1871 census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on early census. On the 1851 census James lived with his parents William and Elizabeth in Red Lion Street and his mother Elizabeth was the licensee of the “Golden Lion” in 1855. James was the licensee of the “Golden Lion” 1860-1868. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 24 Red Lion Street In 1881 | Was Henry Parsonage Age: 52 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Beer House Keeper Notes: Wife Harriet (51) Henry was the licensee of the “Golden Lion” 1872-1891. On the 1891 census Harriet is now a widow and the Beerhouse Keeper. On the 1871 census Henry is a Beerhouse Keeper in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on this census but quite possibly this address. Henry’s died 19th December 1887 in Red Lion Street and classed as Innkeeper.. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |
At: 24 Red Lion Street In 1891 | Was Harriet Parsonage (widow) Age: 61 Born: Warwickshire | Trading as: Beerhouse Keeper Notes: Harriet had 1 lodger at home. On the 1881 census Harriet was married to Henry who was the Beerhouse Keeper of the “Golden Lion” Harriet was the licensee 1889-1891. Harriet died 14th May 1891. Source of data: JC – Census + AF |