Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  17 Silver Street

In 1911

 

Was Mary Clarke

Age: 37

Born: Hunt End

Trading as: Charwoman

Notes: Mary had 1 son + 1 boarder at home. (On the 1911 census Mary had stated that she was single and had had 2 children born alive but 1 had died) On the 1901 census Mary lived at 49 Red Lion Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Silver Street

In 1881

 

Was

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes: Uninhabited (On the 1881 census this house was the last in Silver Street the enumerator went to before Red Lion Arch)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Silver Street

In 1891

 

Was Thomas Hitchman

Age: 60

Born: Coventry

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Wife Mary (65) Charwoman. On the 1901 census they lived at 13 Silver Street. On the 1881 census they lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Silver Street

In 1901

 

Was Edward Devey

Age: 42

Born: Staffs.

Trading as: own account Manure Gatherer

Notes: (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Silver Street before going on to 15 Silver Street Yard) On the 1881 census Edward lived with his father Thomas at 55 Red Lion Street. On the 1911 census Edward was lodging with William Whittington at 18 Red Lion Street. Edward Devey died in 1930

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Silver Street

In 1911

 

Was Frederick Knight

Age: 57

Born: Chester

Trading as: own account Rag Gatherer

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (42) plus 1 son at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 2 children born alive but 1 had died)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Silver Street

In 1881

 

Was Walter Richard Johnson

Age: 30

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (29) Fish Hook Maker plus 3 children at home. On the 1891 census Walter lived at 4 Silver Street. On the 1871 census Walter lived with his parents Benjamin and Alice in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on census but possibly 65 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Silver Street

In 1891

 

Was Mary Ann Richmond

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Bender

Notes: Mary was classed as married but no husband at home + 1 working son at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Silver Street

In 1901

 

Was Edwin Warren

Age: 59

Born: London

Trading as: at home Fishing Rod Maker

Notes: Wife Emily Ann (Stewart) (61) Fishing Rod Finisher (at home) + 1 granddaughter + 2 visitors at home. On the 1891 census they lived in Britten Street, Redditch. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Edwin was classed as Fishing Rod Maker, Edward Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Silver Street

In 1911

 

Was Aminda Sutton

Age: 42

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Bender

Notes: She was classed as married but no husband at home plus 2 working sons + 1 younger child at home. (On the 1911 census Aminda had stated that she had had 3 children born alive) On the 1901 census Aminda was still classed as married but no husband mentioned and they lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  2 Silver Street

In 1891

 

Was John H. Bennett

Age: 47

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Wife Prudence (46) Charwoman plus 2 working children + 4 younger at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Silver Street before 12 Red Lion Street) At the same address on the 1901 census.

Source of data: JC – Census