Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  21 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Thomas Prescott

Age: 36

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Filer

Notes: Wife Ada (24) plus 2 children at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator went on to Court 3 House 1, Walford Street) On the 1901 census they lived 161 Ipsley Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census Thomas was boarding with Maria Louch at 25 Silver Street, Redditch. Thomas died in 1912.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  21 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was John Webb

Age: 58

Born: Studley

Trading as: Needle ?

Notes: Wife Dianah (Kemp) (50) plus 1 working son at home. On the 1891 census they lived 20 Britten Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  21 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Frederick Davis (widower)

Age: 69

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Can’t Work Retired

Notes: (On the 1911 census there were 2 Head of house living at this address) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to Court 3 House 2, Walford Street)

Source of data: JC Census

At:  21 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Fred East

Age: 29

Born: Bidford-on-Avon

Trading as: Job Masters Cab Driver

Notes: Wife Rosina Beatrice (26) Charwoman plus 2 children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive but 1 had died) (On the 1911 census their were 2 Head of house at this address) On the 1901 census Fred lived with his parents Thomas and Eliza Ann in Salters Lane, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was Mary Clarke

Age: 51

Born: Headless Cross, Worcestershire

Trading as: Needle Straightener

Notes: Mary was classed as married but no husband at home plus 1 working son at home. On the 1871 census Mary seemed to be married to Job Clarke and they were boarding with Ann Wheeler in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was John Walton

Age: 45

Born: Alne Hills, Warwickshire

Trading as: Agricultural Labourer

Notes: Wife Sarah (52) plus 3 working children at home. On the 1901 census they lived 16 Britten Street, Redditch. John died in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Eli Edwards

Age: 36

Born: Tanworth-on-Arden

Trading as: own account Milk Seller

Notes: Wife Louisa (37) plus 3 children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 3 children born alive) On the 1901 census Eli lived with his parents Isaac and Mary in Feckenham. Eli died in 1948.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  23 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was Robert Shrimpton

Age: 45

Born: Long Crendon

Trading as: Needle Polisher

Notes: Wife Louisa (50) plus 3 working children + 2 younger children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  23 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Thomas Banham

Age: 40

Born: Doddington, Oxon

Trading as: Brewers Labourer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth A. (37) Plain Sewer (Shirt) plus 1 working son + 8 younger children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  23 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was Henry Thews?

Age: 43

Born: Linclolnshire

Trading as: House Painter

Notes: Wife Sarah (42) Needle Paperer plus 4 working children + 4 younger children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census