Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  17 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Rosanna Woodward (widow)

Age: 74

Born: Tardebigge, Worcestershire

Trading as: Formerly a Charwoman

Notes: Rosanna had 1 lodger at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator went to Court 1 House 1, Walford Street after this house)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Walford Street

In 1901

 

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Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes: Not in Occupation. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to Court 1 House 1, Walford Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  17 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Georgina Gould (widow)

Age: 41

Born: Norton, Worcestershire

Trading as: Charwoman

Notes: Georgina had 3 working children + 2 younger children at home. (On the 1911 census Georgina had stated that she had had 11 children born alive but 6 had died) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to Court 1 House 2, Walford Street) On the 1901 census Georgina was married to George W. Gould and they lived C11 H1, Edward Street, Redditch. Georgina died in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was John Knill

Age: 39

Born: Worcester

Trading as: Boot Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (50) Needle Eyer plus 1 working child + 3 younger children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Red Lion Street. On the 1891 census they lived at 18 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was John Knill

Age: 51

Born: Worcester

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (61) Charwoman plus 1 working son + 1 younger child at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator went to Court 2 House 1, Walford Street after this house). On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. John died in 1892.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was William Prescott

Age: 36

Born: Redditch

Trading as: General Labourer

Notes: Wife Jane (38) Glove Needle Setter (own account at home) plus 2 children at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to Court 2 House 1, Walford Street) On the 1911 census they lived at 5 Walford Street. On the 1891 census William was staying with his mother Harriet in Upper Grove Street, Redditch and he was classed as married.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  18 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was James Hemming

Age: 37

Born: Studley

Trading as: Cycle Driller

Notes: Wife Florence Elizabeth (Baylis) (34) plus 4 children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator came to this house after Court 2 House 1, Walford Street) On the 1901 census they had lived 68 Prospect Road, Redditch. James died 1st January 1917.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was George Aston

Age: 41

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Main Server?

Notes: Wife Mary (36) Fish Hook Maker plus 4 children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Warrens Row, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Mary Ann Rogers (widow)

Age: 54

Born: Alcester

Trading as: Needles Spitter

Notes: Mary had 1 working son + 1 grandson + 1 lodger at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator came to this house after Court 3 House 2, Walford Street) On the 1901 census Mary lived at the same address. On the 1871 census Mary was classed as unmarried but had 3 children with her and they lived in Silver Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  19 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was Mary Ann Rogers

Age: 64

Born: Alcester

Trading as: at home Needle Spitter

Notes: Mary had 3 boarders at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator came to this house after Court 3 House 2, Walford Street) On the 1891 census Mary lived at the same address. On the 1911 census Mary lived at 123 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census