Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 7 Alcester Street In 1912 | Was Gertrude I Layton Age: Born: | Trading as: Draper Notes: On the 1911 census this was classed as a Lock up Shop. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory a Mrs Gertrude I Layton was a Draper at 7 Alcester Street. In the 1914 Bennett’s Directory a F. Broomhall, Tea Merchant was at this address. Source of data: JC – Census + Kelly’s |
At: 7 Alcester Street In 1914 | Was F. Broomhall Age: Born: | Trading as: Tea Merchant Notes: In the 1892 Kelly’s Directory there was a F. Broomhall under Grocers & Tea Dealers, 41 Evesham Street, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Bennett’s |
At: 7 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Louisa Ann Field (Mrs) Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Makers Notes: Was here in 1940. In the 1928 & 1932 Kelly’s Directory Louisa was Boot maker, 7 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 7 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was Mrs Louisa Field Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 7 Alcester Street In 1940 | Was Louisa Ann Field (Mrs) Age: Born: | Trading as: Boot Maker Notes: Was here in 1924. In the 1948/49 Midland Counties Trade Directory L. Field was classed under Boot & Shoe Maker at the same address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 8 Alcester Street In 1871 | Was John Beard Age: 27 Born: | Trading as: Needle Stamper Notes: Wife Ann (26) Needle Filer plus 3 children at home. On the 1891 census John is now a widower lived in Evesham Road, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 8 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Randolph Albert Ford Age: 29 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Shoe Maker Notes: Wife Jane (Peach) (28) Needle Paperer plus 2 children at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census Randolph was known as Albert and lived with his parents John and Sarah in Mount Pleasant, Redditch. In the 1884, 1888 and 1892 Kelly’s Directory he is known as Albert Ford, shoe maker, 8 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 8 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was Randolph Albert Ford Age: 39 Born: Redditch | Trading as: at home Boot Maker Notes: Wife Jane (38) Needle Paperer plus 2 working children + 3 younger children at home. On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. On the 1901 census they lived in Prospect Hill, Redditch. In 1900 Kelly’s Directory still known as Albert, Shoemaker, Prospect Hill, Redditch. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Randolph was Shoe Maker, 45 Prospect Hill, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 8 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Thomas Harris Age: 29 Born: Headless Cross | Trading as: own account General Dealer Notes: Wife Amelia (38) plus 1 son + 2 step-sons at home. The enumerator had this down as Red Lion Street but fairly sure this was actually Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 8 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was Eliza Farr (widow) Age: 56 Born: Oxfordshire | Trading as: Charwoman Notes: Had 1 boarder at home. (On the 1911 census Eliza had stated that she hadn’t had any children) On the 1901 census she is living with her husband James in Wellington Street, Redditch. Eliza died in 1925. Source of data: JC – Census |