Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 49 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Edgar Baylis Age: Born: | Trading as: Furniture Dealer Notes: At this address in the 1928, 1932 and 1940 Kelly’s Directories and on the 1911 census and earlier. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 49 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Edgar Baylis Age: Born: | Trading as: Furniture Dealer Notes: At the same address on the 1911 census and in the 1924, 1928 and 1932 Kelly’s Directory. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1871 | Was George Bradshaw Age: 24 Born: Staffs | Trading as: Hawker Earthenware Notes: Wife Ruth (Smith) (26) Shopkeeper plus 3 children + 1 nephew + 1 visitor at home. In the 1872 Post Office Directory was under China, Glass & Earthenware Dealers in Alcester Street. In the 1873 Littlebury’s Directory and Gazetteer under China & Glass Dealers they were classed as living at 5 Alcester Street. In the 1876 Kelly’s Directory was classed as China & Glass Dealer, Evehsam Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was James Howells Age: 41 Born: Herefordshire | Trading as: Grocer Notes: Wife Laura (37) + 1 visitor at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was James Howells Age: 50 Born: Herefordshire | Trading as: at home Grocer Notes: Wife Laura (48). On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. In the 1884, 1888 and 1892 Kelly’s Directory James is classed as Grocer, 5 Alcester Street. At the time of James death 31st July 1895 and he lived 5 Alcester Street, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was William Rowell Burwell Age: 43 Born: Glos. | Trading as: Employer at home Grocer & Provisions Merchant Notes: Wife Hannah Cecilia (Groves) (41) plus 2 working children and 3 younger children at home. On the 1891 census they lived Millsborough Road, Redditch. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory William was classed as Grocer 3 Market Place. The 1900 Kelly’s Directory had a William Brooks, Grocer, 5 Alcester Street. William died in 1909. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was James Edward Crow Age: 38 Born: Astwood Bank | Trading as: Employer at home Grocer Notes: Wife Rosa (Selina Rosa Ivy Snow) (39) plus 1 daughter at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Alcester Street after 23 Archer Road) (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 1 child born alive) On the 1901 census they lived Marsden Road, Ipsley. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory James is classed as Grocer, 5 Alcester Street. James died in 1955. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Annie L. McGilchrist (Mrs) Age: Born: | Trading as: Milliner Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory Annie’s husband Ronald was a Newsagent at 17 Market Place. On the 1911 census Annie lived with her husband Ronald at 15 Alcester Street. In the 1916, 1921 & 1928 Kelly’s Directories Annie was classed as Milliner, 5 Alcester Street. Annie died in 1947. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was F. G. Lewis Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 5 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Daisie Phyllis Hodge (Miss) Age: Born: | Trading as: Ladies Hairdresser Notes: In the 1936 Kelly’s Directory Daisie Phyllis Hodge was classed under Hairdressers, 5 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |