Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown William Street

In 1873

 

Was Alfred Shrimpton & Sons

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Trading as: Palm Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Littlebury’s Dirctory of County of Worcestershire also stated they were at Britannia Works, William Street.

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown William Street

In 1905

 

Was A. Shrimpton & Sons

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Trading as: Manufacturers, Merchants & Factors

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire also stated they were at Britannia Works, William Street.

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown William Street

In 1948

 

Was A. Morriss & Co.

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Trading as: Needle Manufacturers

Notes: Recorded in the 1948/9 Midland Counties Trade Directory

Source of data: JC – Trade Directory

At:  Unknown William Street

In 1962

 

Was C.H.S Engineering Co.

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Trading as: Press Tool Makers

Notes: Information taken from 1962 Redditch and District Directory also stated Conquest Works, William Street.

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Willis Road

In 1954

 

Was J. Willis & Co.

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Born:

Trading as: Fish Hook Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Windsor Mills

In 1905

 

Was T. Hemming & Son Ltd.

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Born:

Trading as: Needles & Fish Hooks & Fishing Tackle Manufacturers

Notes: Information taken from Bennett’s Directory of Worcestershire stated manufacturer of Needles, Fish Hooks & Fishing Tackle of every description for home and export.

Source of data: JC – Directory

At:  Unknown Windsor Road

In 1851

 

Was William Adams

Age: 36

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Needle Manufacturer

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 36, was his wife and a Needle Paperer. Harriet, Daughter, aged 9 (Scholar); Ann, Daughter, aged 5 (Scholar); Eliza Lilley, aged 14, was a Domestic Servant. Sarah A Pitts, aged 19 and born in Redditch Worcestershire was a visitor at the time of the census

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Windsor Road

In 1851

 

Was William Atkins

Age: 40

Born: Campden Glous

Trading as: Journeyman Carpenter

Notes: Ann, aged 39, was his wife and a Dressmaker. Mary A, Daughter, aged 18 (Needle Maker Driller); Maria, Daughter, aged 17 (Needle Maker Paperer); Sarah A, Daughter, aged 14 (Dressmaker); Jane, Daughter, aged 11 (Scholar); George, Son, aged 8 (Scholar); William, Son, aged 1 ; Ann Oakley aged 72, Mother in Law.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Windsor Road

In 1851

 

Was Samuel Atkins

Age: 67

Born: Campden Glous

Trading as: Journeyman Shoemaker

Notes: Sarah, aged 70, was his wife and a Nurse. Will Atkins aged 10, was a Grandson and a Needle Maker Labeller

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Windsor Road

In 1851

 

Was James Bayliss

Age: 28

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Tanbour Crochet & Fish Hooks

Notes: John Davis, aged 48 and born in Ombersley Worcs was a visitor at the time of the census

Source of data: BS – Census