Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Eliza Godfrey (widow)

Age: 45

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Hawker Earthenware

Notes: Had 1 daughter + 6 lodgers at home. On the 1861 census Eliza lived with her husband William in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Haines

Age: 21

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Engine Driver Needle Factory

Notes: Wife Ann M. (20) Dressmaker + father-in-law at home. On the 1881 census Thomas was lodging in Marylebone, London but no mention of his wife.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Elizabeth Hall

Age: 57

Born: Alvechurch

Trading as: Needle Straightener

Notes: Elizabeth had 2 daughters (one of whom is Mary A. who Elizabeth lived with on the 1881 census at 12 Izods Yard) + 1 grandson at home. On the 1861 census Elizabeth lived with her husband George in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was James Hinge

Age: 40

Born: Inkberrow

Trading as: Boot Maker

Notes: Wife Ann (39) plus 4 children + sister-in-law at home. On the 1861 census they lived in George Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Mary Holyoak (widow)

Age: 66

Born: Harbury, Worcs.

Trading as: Baker’s Assistant

Notes: On the 1861 census Mary was classed as Farmer and she lived in Mount Pleasant, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Houghton

Age: 22

Born: Bidford

Trading as: Stone Mason

Notes: Wife Ellen (21) plus 2 children + 3 lodgers at home. On the 1881 census they lived in Bidford.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was John Hughes

Age: 39

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Hardener

Notes: Wife Sarah (45) Needle Paperer plus 3 children + 1 boarder at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Silver Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census they lived at 137 Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was John Knowles

Age: 22

Born: Liverpool

Trading as: Draper

Notes: Wife Ellen (21) + father-in-law + mother-in-law + 3 sister-in-laws + 1 servant at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator finished Alcester Street at this house and District 4) On the 1881 census they lived at Prospect House, Alcester Road, Studley and John was a School Master.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was Alfred H. Lewis

Age: 32

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Manufacturer

Notes: Wife Helen (38) plus 4 children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1871

 

Was William Millward

Age: 50

Born: Ipsley

Trading as: jobbing Labourer

Notes: Wife Ann (45) plus 4 working children + 1 younger child at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Red Lion Street next to the White Lion Beer House.

Source of data: JC – Census