Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
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At: 24 Worcester Road In 1901 | Was Annie K. Shrimpton (widow) Age: 41 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Notes: Annie had 1 servant at home. On the 1891 census Annie lived with her husband John W. Shrimpton at the same address. On the 1911 census Annie was staying at Lea View, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, Sussex. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Worcester Road In 1911 | Was Samuel Albert Shrimpton Age: 25 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Manager Fishing Tackle Factory Notes: On the census known as Albert Samuel but registered at birth as Samuel Albert and he had his sister + 1 servant at home. This house was called “Eversleigh”. On the 1891 census Samuel lived with his parents John and Annie at 24 Worcester Road. Samuel A. Shrimpton died 1967 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 24 Worcester Road In 1924 | Was James Edward Peirce Age: Born: | Trading as: Surgeon & Medical Officer Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory there were 2 entries one as a private resident at this address and another as James Edward Peirce, M.R.C.S., L.S.A., J.P. Surgeon and Medical Officer & Public Vaccinator, Beoley District, Bromsgrove Union & hon. Medical officer to Smallwood Hospital. On the 1911 census James (68) lived with his wife Bertha ((48) and their children Edward Rowle Peirce (17 and Cyril Hubert Peirce (15). at 3 Church Green East. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Worcester Road In 1924 | Was Frank Woodfield Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: In the 1924 Kelly’s Directory Frank was a private resident at this house. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Worcester Road In 1940 | Was William Thomson Mitchell Age: Born: | Trading as: Physician & Surgeon Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Directory it stated that William was a M.B., Ch.B., Glas., Eversleigh, Worcester Road, private resident. Another entry stated that William was M.B., Ch.B. Glas. Surgeon & Medical Officer & Public Vaccinator, Beoley District, Worcs., Public Assistance Committee & hon. medical officer to Smallwood Hospital. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |
At: 24 Worcester Road In 1954 | Was Dr. J. C. Dow Age: Born: | Trading as: Doctor Notes: Source of data: PW |
At: 25 Worcester Road In 1891 | Was William Martin James Age: 41 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Fishing Tackle Manufacturer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (36) + sister-in-law + 1 Servant at home. This house was called “Grafton House”. (On the 1891 census the enumerator started at this house in Worcester Road after 4 Vine Street) (On earlier census Worcester Road was known as Vine Street) No number stated on the 1891 census but seems to be at this number along the street. On the 1881 census they lived in Mount Pleasant, Redditch. On the 1901 census they lived at 181 Mount Pleasant, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 25 Worcester Road In 1901 | Was David Ball Age: 44 Born: Birmingham | Trading as: Needle Factory Retired Manager Notes: Wife Emily Jane (Rickards) (46) + mother-in-law Eliza Rickards (80) + 1 visitor + 1 servant at home. David died 29th October 1907 and was living at “Grafton House”, Worcester Road. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 25 Worcester Road In 1911 | Was Emily Jane Ball Age: 55 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Notes: Emily had 1 servant at home. No number stated on the 1911 census but she was living with her husband David at 25 Worcester Road on the 1901 census. This house was called “Grafton House”. (On the 1911 census Emily had stated that she hadn’t had any children born alive) Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 25 Worcester Road In 1940 | Was Mrs Ball Age: Born: | Trading as: Notes: In the 1940 Kelly’s Director it stated that Mrs Ball was a private resident at this house. Source of data: JC – Kelly’s |