Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  24 Red Lion Street

In 1901

 

Was Charles Henry Jackeman

Age: 23

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Tavern Keeper & House Painter

Notes: Wife Clara (23) plus 2 children + 1 cousin at home. On the census Charles Henry was known as Henry. On the 1891 census Charles Henry lived with his parents John and Ellen in George Street, Redditch, In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Charles was classed as Beer Retailer, 25 Red Lion Street. Charles died in 1902.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  24 Red Lion Street

In 1911

 

Was Albert Edward Crump

Age: 43

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Wood Sawyers Labourer

Notes: Wife Alice Abigail (48) Needle Maker plus 4 children + father + 3 boarders at home. Albert is a greengrocer in 1924 Kelly’s Directory and at the same address. Albert Edward Crump died in 1945

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  24 Red Lion Street

In 1911

 

Was Victor Southall

Age: 45

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Filer

Notes: Wife Annie Maria (Pulley) (50) Fishing Tackle plus 2 working sons at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator had put in the summary book that they were lodgers) On the 1901 census they lived in Walford Street, Redditch. Victor Southall died in 1934

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  24 Red Lion Street

In 1924

 

Was Albert Edward Crump

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Greengrocer

Notes: On the 1911 census Albert is at the same address. In the 1921 Kelly’s Directory Albert is a Greengrocer at the same address.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Benjamin Baylis

Age: 30

Born: Studley

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Georgiana Angelina Orange (Collins) (24) plus 3 children + 1 servant at home. (On the 1841 census the enumerator started along Red Lion Street at this house after Pool Place) On the later census they lived at this number but no numbers stated on the early census. Benjamin was married to Georgiana Angelina Orange Collins but on the census her name seems to be different on several census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1851

 

Was Benjamin Baylis

Age: 40

Born: Studley

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Ann (34) plus 3 children at home. On the later census they lived at 25 Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census but could have been at this number along the street. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory of Worcestershire Vol. 1, Benjamin is classed as Grocer in Redditch. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory of Worcestershire, Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper in Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1861

 

Was Benjamin Baylis

Age: 50

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Angelina (43) plus 2 working sons + 1 grandson at home. On the later census they lived at 25 Red Lion Street but no number stated on early census but they seem to be at this address along the street. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire and Benjamin was classed under Grocers and Dealers in Sundries in Red Lion Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1871

 

Was Benjamin Baylis

Age: 63

Born: Studley

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Georgiana Angelina Orange (Collins) (53) Assistant in shop plus 1 son + 2 grandchildren at home. On the early census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census but seem to be at this number along the street. In the 1873 Gazetter and Directory of Worcestershire and Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper and Dairyman in Red Lion Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1881

 

Was Benjamin Baylis

Age: 73

Born: Studley

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Ann Gertrude (65) + 2 grandchildren at home. On the 1871 census they lived at the same address. In the 1870 Kelly’s Directory it stated Benjamin was a shopkeeper in Red Lion Street. In the 1872 Post Office Directory Benjamin was a shopkeeper, Red Lion Street. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper in Red Lion Street. In the 1888 Kelly’s Directory Benjamin was still a shopkeeper at 25 Red Lion Street. Ann died in 1887 and Benjamin died 19th April 1888. Some photos of Red Lion Street in photo gallery-permission given by Gary Baylis

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  25 Red Lion Street

In 1891

 

Was Francis Baylis

Age: 56

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Joiner & Grocer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Elemy) (53) Fish Hook Maker classed as step-mother to the 2 children at home. On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. On the 1881 his parents Benjamin and Ann lived at this address. On the 1881 census Francis was married to Ann (Newell) and lived in Beoley Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census