Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Cecilia Rogers (widow)

Age: 57

Born: St Clements, Worcs.

Trading as: Dressmaker

Notes: Cecilia had her brother and his wife and 2 children + 1 Lodger at home. (on the 1851 census the enumerator started at this house in Beoley Street and started District 4f, Eastern District) (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Thomas Sealey

Age: 44

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fishing Tackle Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah (48) plus 2 working children at home. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census they lived in Beoley Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1861 census they lived in Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was James Smallwood

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Master Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Betty (46) plus 1 working daughter + 1 Lodger + 1 Servant at home. (On the 1851 cesus the enumerator started at this house in Beoley Street after going to 1 house classed as being in Alcester Street) (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census James and Betty lived in Chapel Green East. On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East. In the 1855 Directory and Gazetteer of the County of Worcestershire, James was classed as Boot and Shoe Maker and Leather Cutter, Alcester Street. In the 1865 Jones’s Mercantile Directory of the Iron District, James was a Boot and Shoe Maker and Leather Cutter, Church Green East. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory James was Boot and Shoe Maker, Church Green. In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire, James is Boot and Shoe Maker and Leather Cutter, 22 Church Green. James died 11th June 1875.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Charles Swann

Age: 68

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Out of Business

Notes: Wife Mary (70) plus 3 working children, Catharine (38) (Charles (35), Caroline (30) ) + 1 Lodger + 1 Servant at home. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census Charles was a Factor in Fish Hill West, Redditch. In the 1842 Pigot’s Directory of Worcestershire, Charles was classed under Merchants and Factors and he was a Factor. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory, Charles was Secretary to the Redditch Railway Company.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was John James Taylor

Age: 59

Born: Stratford upon Avon

Trading as: Surgeon

Notes: Wife Eliza Mary (27) plus 2 small sons + 2 sisters + 1 servant at home. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Cardew Truscott

Age: 27

Born: Somerset

Trading as: Warehouseman

Notes: Wife Eleanor (Jew) (23) Dressmaker. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1861 census they lived in Albert Street, Redditch. In the 1872 & 1876, Kelly’s Directory Cardew was Manager at S. Thomas & Sons, British Needle Mills. Albert Street, Redditch. In the 1880, 1884, 1888, 1892 & 1896 Kelly’s Directory Cardew was Beer Retailer, 9 Albert Street. In the 1900 Kelly’s Directory Cardew was Commsn. Agent and Beer Retailer, 9 Albert Street. In the 1904 Kelly’s Directory he was Beer Retailer, 9 Albert Street. Cardew died 25th January 1907 and was still living 9 Albert Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was John Twigg

Age: 32

Born: Tardebigge

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (31) Laundress plus 1 daughter at home. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census they lived in Beoley Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1861 census they lived in Britten Street, Redditch. John died in 1872.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Thomas Walker (widower)

Age: 51

Born: Solihull

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Thomas had 4 working children at home. (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census they lived in Beoley Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Mary Wardle (widow)

Age: 64

Born: Tardebigge

Trading as: Milk Seller

Notes: Mary had 2 working children + 1 visitor at home. (On the 1851 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to Beoley Lane) (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1861 census they lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch. Mary died in 1870.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Beoley Street

In 1851

 

Was Thomas Wheatley

Age: 66

Born: Tanworth

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (65) (On the 1861 census Beoley Street became Alcester Street) On the 1841 census they lived in Beoley Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census