Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  20 Worcester Road

In 1911

 

Was Albert Bell

Age: 64

Born: Upton, Worcs.

Trading as: Employer Music Seller & Cycle Agent

Notes: Wife Annie (Wridgway) (65) (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 1 had died) On the 1901 census they lived at 6 Market Place.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  20 Worcester Road

In 1924

 

Was William Arthur Guy Silk

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Born:

Trading as:

Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory William was a private resident at this house. On the 1911 census William (19) was living with his parents William Henry Silk (54) and Eliza B. (45) at 98 Oakly Road and William was a Clerk and his father was a Coal Merchant.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  20 Worcester Road

In 1940

 

Was Rees Christmas Walter

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Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it stated that Rees was a private resident at this house. At this address in the 1932 Kelly’s Directory.

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  21 Worcester Road

In 1891

 

Was Mary Ann Stinton (widow)

Age: 54

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Living on own Means

Notes: Mary had 2 daughters + 1 servant at home. (On earlier census Worcester Road was known as Vine Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  21 Worcester Road

In 1901

 

Was Mary Beacham (widow)

Age: 48

Born: Breconshire, Wales

Trading as: Employer Boot Factor

Notes: Mary had 3 working sons + 1 servant at home. On the 1891 census Mary lived at 59 Prospect Hill, Redditch. On the 1911 census Mary was staying at Sheephouse in Hay, Hereford.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  21 Worcester Road

In 1911

 

Was Frederick George Heath

Age: 50

Born: Crabbs Cross

Trading as: Managing Director Manufacturer

Notes: Wife Laura (Duggins) (45) plus 1 working daughter + 3 younger children + 1 servant at home. This house was called “Ringwood”. (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive) On the 1901 census they lived in Queen Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  21 Worcester Road

In 1924

 

Was John William Hughes

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Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory John was a private resident at this house

Source of data: JC – Kelly’s

At:  21 Worcester Road

In 1934

 

Was J. Broom

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Source of data: JC – Redditch Directory

At:  22 Worcester Road

In 1891

 

Was

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Notes: Uninhabited (On earlier census Worcester Road was known as Vine Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  22 Worcester Road

In 1901

 

Was Alfred Williams

Age: 49

Born: London

Trading as: Employer Fish Hook & Tackle Manufacturer

Notes: Wife Emilie Jane (Allcock)(47) plus 3 children + 2 servants at home. On the 1891 census they were visiting the Isle of Wight. On the 1911 census they lived at “The Birches”, Birchfield Road, Headless Cross. Emilie Jane Allcock was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Allcock and of course Samuel was a well known Redditch Fishing Tackle Manufacturer. In the 1892 & 1896 Kelly’s Directories Alfred lived at 22 Worcester Road. In the 1900 & 1904 Kelly’s Directories Alfred lived at “The Woodlands”, Worcester Road.

Source of data: JC – Census