Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  53a Alcester Street

In 1934

 

Was W. H. Hill

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  53a Alcester Street

In 1948

 

Was W. H. Hill

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Painter

Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 W. H. Hill was classed under Painter & House Decorators 53a Alcester Street. In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory he was at the same address.

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  53a Alcester Street

In 1954

 

Was W. White & Co.

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  54 Alcester Street

In 1911

 

Was Frank Clevely Williams

Age: 50

Born: Gloucester

Trading as: own account Watch Maker

Notes: Wife Annie Elizabeth (Baylis) (49) plus mother-in-law + sister at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator started at this house in Alcester Street after 147 Ipsley Street) On the 1901 census they lived in Beoley Road, Reddtich. Frank Clevely Williams died in 1947.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  54 Alcester Street

In 1914

 

Was Frank Clevely Williams

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Watch Maker

Notes: On the 1911 census Frank and his family lived at the same address and still there in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Bennetts

At:  54 Alcester Street

In 1924

 

Was Frank Clevely Williams

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Watch Maker

Notes: At this address on the 1911 census. In the 1932 Kelly’s Directory Frank was a Watch Maker, 192 Mount Pleasant, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  55 Alcester Street

In 1901

 

Was Walter Mogg

Age: 59

Born: Redditch

Trading as: own account at home Grocer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (54) (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Alcester Street as the end of District 7) His wife Elizabeth was a widow and lived at the same address on the 1911 census. On the 1891 census they lived at 36 Alcester Street. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Walter had 2 entries as Walter & Co., Crochet Needle Manufacturers, 55 Alcester Street and Walter Mogg, Grocer, 55 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  55 Alcester Street

In 1911

 

Was Elizabeth Mogg (widow)

Age: 64

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Employer Grocer

Notes: Had 1 boarder at home. On the 1901 census Elizabeth was married to Walter who was the Grocer and they lived at the same address. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory they had an entry for Walter Mogg, 55 Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  55 Alcester Street

In 1924

 

Was William Ernest Harber

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Confectioner

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Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  55 Alcester Street

In 1933

 

Was W. E. Harber

Age:

Born:

Trading as: Bakers & Confectioners

Notes: In the 1933 Cope’s Directory and Buyers Guide for Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Cope’s