Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1924

 

Was George Moore Ltd

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Trading as: Manufacturer of Fishing Tackle

Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory it stated in one entry “National Works” Red Lion Street and the other Red Lion Lane. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 a G. Moore was classed under Manufacturers in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1940

 

Was British Pile Wires Ltd.

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it stated British Pile Wires Ltd. Needle Manufacturers, International Works, Red Lion Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 British Pile Wires Ltd., was classed under Needle Manufacturers, Red Lion Street but no numbers stated.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1940

 

Was Redditch Urban District Council Fire Brigade

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Trading as: Fire Brigade

Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it stated that L. O. Wilkes was the Chief Officer

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1948

 

Was British Pile Wires Ltd.

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1948

 

Was G. Moore

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Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1962

 

Was The International Works

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Trading as: Pressings

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Redditch

In 1948

 

Was Redditch Spring Co. Ltd.

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Trading as: Spring Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory as Redditch Spring Co. Ltd., Prospect Works, London Office 70 Finsbury Pavement EC2., Manufacturers of Supersteel Springs Presswork Wire Work Elc.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Redditch

In 1948

 

Was Robert & Lee (Greet Mills)

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Redditch

In 1948

 

Was W. Woodfield & Sons Ltd. (Easemore Works)

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown Redditch

In 1948

 

Was Wright & Sons

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Trading as: Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory as Wright & Sons, Salmon Fly Works, Redditch

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory