Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  15 Silver Street

In 1901

 

Was Caroline Nicholls (widow)

Age: 74

Born: Hunt End

Trading as: at home Needle Header

Notes: Caroline had 1 niece at home. Not sure if her name is Nicholls or Nicholas as both are used on different census. On the 1891 census Caroline lived at the same address.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  15 Silver Street

In 1911

 

Was Frederick Field

Age: 48

Born: Redditch

Trading as: House Painter

Notes: Wife Polly (44) plus 2 working sons at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 2 had died) On the 1901 census they lived in Hill Street, Redditch. In the 1896 Kelly’s Directory there was a Frederick Field, Greengrocer, 65 Evesham Street but he possibly wasn’t this Frederick as there were several other Frederick Fields living in Redditch at the time but can’t find one who was a Greengrocer. Frederick Field died in 1912

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  16 Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Joseph Fletcher

Age: 33

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Wife Emma (33) Fish Hook Maker plus working son + 1 younger daughter. On the 1881 and 1891 census they lived at 16 Silver Street but unable to say if this is the same address as 1871 census as no numbers are stated on that census but a possiblility.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  16 Silver Street

In 1881

 

Was Joseph Fletcher

Age: 42

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Emma (42) plus 1 daughter + 1 niece at home. On the 1891 census Joseph is now a widower and lived at the same address. On the 1871 census they lived in Silver Street but no numbers stated on that census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  16 Silver Street

In 1891

 

Was Joseph Fletcher

Age: 52

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Joseph was classed as married but no wife at home. At 17 Silver Street there was an Emma Fletcher classed as married but no husband at home and she was the right age for Joseph’s wife. On the 1881 census Joseph lived with his wife Emma at the same address. On the 1901 census Joseph lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch. By the 1911 census Joseph was living 69 Silver Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  16 Silver Street

In 1901

 

Was James Bishop

Age: 45

Born: India

Trading as: Sorter Scrap ? Stores

Notes: Wife Mary A. (41) plus 1 working child and 4 younger children at home. On the 1911 census they lived at 16 Silver Street. On the 1891 census they lived in Walford Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  16 Silver Street

In 1911

 

Was David Beddall

Age: 45

Born: Hants.

Trading as: Brewery own account Journeyman Cooper

Notes: Wife Sarah (46) plus 1 daughter at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 7 children born alive but 4 had died)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Silver Street

In 1881

 

Was Alfred Brough

Age: 22

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Porter

Notes: Wife Sarah (21) Needle Eyer plus baby daughter at home. On the 1891 census they lived 19 Red Lion Street. On the 1871 census Alfred lived with his parents John and Hannah in Walford Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Silver Street

In 1891

 

Was Emma Fletcher

Age: 52

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Flattener

Notes: Emma was classed as married but no husband at home had her grandson, Joseph Fletcher at home. On the 1901 census Emma lived at 11 Silver Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Silver Street

In 1901

 

Was Uriah Louch

Age: 60

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Caroline (54) Charwoman plus 1 son at home. On the 1891 census they lived at 10 Silver Street.

Source of data: JC – Census