Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  C5H1 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Ann Maria Grummitt (widow)

Age: 44

Born: Marlbreak

Trading as:

Notes: Ann had 3 working children + 1 younger child at home. (On the 1911 census Ann had stated that she had had 11 children born alive but 5 had died) (On the 1911 census the enumerator came to this house after 29 Walford Street) Ann Maria Grummit died in 1924.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C5H2 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was Brandon Laight

Age: 31

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Emma (Powell) (33) plus 5 children + 2 visitors at home. On the 1891 census they lived 13 Edward Street, Redditch. On the 1871 census they lived in Alcester. Brandon Laight died in 1911

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C5H2 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was

Age:

Born:

Trading as:

Notes: Uninhabited (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to 27 Walford Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C5H2 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was Susan Heath

Age: 22

Born: Redditch

Trading as: at home Fish Hook Flattener

Notes: Susan had her step-sister + daughter at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to 27 Walford Street) On the 1911 census Susan lived 43 Silver Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C5H2 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was Thomas Ballard

Age: 40

Born: Sambourne, Warwickshire

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Wife Sarah (41) Charwoman plus 3 working children + 3 younger children at home. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 6 children born alive) (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going to 27 Walford Street) On the 1901 census Thomas was married to Amy and they lived 5 Silver Street, Redditch. Thomas died in 1938.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C6H1 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was George Bourne

Age: 36

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Stamping

Notes: Wife Rebecca (34) Needle Hander plus 3 working children + 2 younger children at home. (On the 1881 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to 28 Walford Street) On the 1891 census they lived at 61 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C6H1 Walford Street

In 1891

 

Was Thomas Clarke

Age: 49

Born: Alcester

Trading as: Carter Coal Haulier

Notes: Wife Mary A. (5) Laundress plus 2 working children + 3 younger children + 1 niece at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator came to this house after 28 Walford Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C6H1 Walford Street

In 1901

 

Was Ellen Powell (widow)

Age: 48

Born: Binton, Warwickshire

Trading as: own account at home Lodging House Keeper

Notes: Ellen had 3 boarders at home. (On the 1901 census this house was classed as 1 Grove Square, Walford Street, on previous census had been been Court 6 House 1, Walford Street. The enumerator came to this house after 28 Walford Street) On the 1891 census Ellen lived at 6 Swan Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C6H1 Walford Street

In 1911

 

Was William Pheasey

Age: 38

Born: Kingswinford, Staffordshire

Trading as: Roundabouts Traction Engine?

Notes: Wife Ann Elizabeth Jane (23) Fish Hook Bender. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had been married for 1 year and hadn’t had any children) (On the 1911 census this house was classed as 1 Grove Square, Walford Street . The enumerator started at this house after 30 Walford Street) On the 1901 census William seemed to be a servant in Kidderminster.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  C6H2 Walford Street

In 1881

 

Was George Langston

Age: 25

Born: Marcliffe, Worcestershire

Trading as: Baker

Notes: Wife Mary A. (24) Garter Maker plus 3 children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census