Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Harriet Avery Age: 55 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Shopkeeper Notes: Harriet was classed as married but no husband at home plus 2 working children at home. On the 1871 census Harriet lived with her husband Thomas in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on census. On the 1891 census Harriet was living with her husband Thomas at 71 Evesham Street. Harriet’s son Charles lived at this address on later census. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory, Harriet was classed as Haberdasher, 15 Alcester Street. Harriet died in 1908. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1891 | Was Charles Avery Age: 35 Born: Birmingham | Trading as: Employer Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer Notes: Wife Mary Ann (Jeffs) (39) plus 2 children + 1 niece at home. On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. On the 1881 census Charles lived with his Mother Harriet at this address. In the 1884, 1888 & 1892 Kelly’s Directory Charles is mentioned under Cabinet makers as being at 9 Alcester Street and also as being a Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1901 | Was Charles Avery Age: 45 Born: Birmingham | Trading as: Employer at home Upholsterer Notes: Wife Mary Ann (49) plus 2 children at home. On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1911 census they lived in Blackpool. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Charles is classed as Cabinet Maker, 9 Alcester Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1911 | Was Mary Broster? Age: 50 Born: Walsall | Trading as: Refreshment House Keeper Notes: Mary is classed as married but no husband at home plus 4 children + 3 grandchildren + 1 lodger at home. (On the 1911 census Mary had stated that she had had 4 children born alive) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1924 | Was Henry George Kattle Age: Born: | Trading as: Fruiterer Notes: In the 1921 Kelly’s Directory Henry was a Fruiterer at this address. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was B. Crook Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: 9 Alcester Street In 1948 | Was B. Crook Age: Born: | Trading as: Fruiterers & Florist Notes: In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 B. Crook is classed under Fruiterers & Florist at 9 Alcester Street. In the 1936 Kelly’s Directory a B. Crook was classed under Confectioners – Wholesale & Manufacturing, 27 Unicorn Hill, Redditch. The same in 1940 but not sure if this is the same person. Source of data: JC – Trade Directory |
At: Bk 42 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was W. Townsend Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: Bk 44 Alcester Street In 1934 | Was S. Harris Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory |
At: Bk19 Alcester Street In 1881 | Was Edwin Bunegar Age: 24 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Fishing Rod Maker Notes: Wife Isabella (25) Needle Labeller plus 1 baby + 1 visitor at home. On the 1871 census Edwin lived with his parents James and Mary in Victoria Street, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |