Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  1 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was David Day

Age: 57

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Needle Scourer

Notes: Wife Maria (46) + 1 step-son at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had been married for 3 years and that Maria had had 1 child born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Walford Street before going to 13 Evesham Street) On the 1901 census David was married to Catherine and they lived 9 Wellington Street, Redditch. David Day died in 1928.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  10 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was George Moore

Age: 32

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Master Baker

Notes: Wife Ann (35) plus 3 children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  10 Walford Street

In 1891

 

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Notes: Uninhabited

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  10 Walford Street

In 1901

 

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Notes: In Occupation but uninhabited

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  10 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Richard Haines

Age: 45

Born: Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (40) Needle Straightener (at home) plus 1 son at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 1 child born alive) On the 1901 census they lived Walkwood Road, Hunt End. Richard died in 1940.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  11 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was Samuel Aston

Age: 62

Born: Hunt End, Worcestershire

Trading as: Shopkeeper

Notes: Wife Mary (51) + 1 working step-son + 1 younger step-son at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1891 census they lived at 11 Walford Street. In the 1880, 1884 & 1888 Kelly’s Directories Samuel was Shopkeeper, 11 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  11 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Samuel Aston

Age: 70

Born: Crabbs Cross, Worcestershire

Trading as: Grocer

Notes: Wife Mary (64) plus 2 working step-children + 1 working son + 1 granddaughter at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 11 Walford Street. In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory Samuel was Shopkeeper, 11 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  11 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was Walter Farr

Age: 67

Born: Redditch

Trading as: General Labourer

Notes: Wife Catherine (68) Washing (own account at home) plus 1 working daughter + 1 working granddaughter at home. On the 1911 census Walter was now a widower and lived at the same address. On the 1891 census they lived at 81 Evesham Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  11 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was John Chambers

Age: 72

Born: Sambourne

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: (On the 1911 census there seemed to be 2 Head of house at this address) John died in 1928.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  11 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Walter Farr (widower)

Age: 77

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Old Age Pensioner

Notes: Walter had 2 boarders at home. (On the 1911 census Walter had stated that they had had 5 children born alive) (On the 1911 census there were 2 Head of House at this address) On the 1901 census Walter was married to Catherine and they lived at the same address.

Source of data: JC Census