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Ann Shrimpton
25
Redditch
Grocer
Ann (James) was classed as married but no mention of her husband plus a young son + Grocer's assistant + general servant at home. No numbers mentioned on the census but seems to be at this number along the street. (On the 1851 census the enumerator started at this house going East along Evesham Street) Ann was with her husband Zaccheus Shrimpton on the 1861 census and they lived in Queen Street and Zaccheus was a Needle Manufacturer. Zaccheus on the 1851 census was a Commercial Traveller/Needle Manufacturer at the "Globe Hotel", Fore Street, Great Torrington, Devon. On the 1871 census Ann lived with her husband Zaccheus at 42 Evesham Street In the 1855 Billing's Directory and Gazetteer there was an entry, John and Zaccheus Needle, Fish Hook and Tackle Makers, Unicorn Hill. Ann died in 1875.
Evesham Street
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1861
Thomas Gardner
36
Tamworth
Draper
Wife Elizabeth (27) plus 1 daughter + 3 servants at home. (On the 1861 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Evesham Street and classed this as end of Evesham Street and end of District 2) On the 1851 census Thomas is a Journeyman to George Tunnis Fisher who was a Draper and Grocer at Fish Hill House, Redditch. They lived in Evesham Street on the 1871 and seem to be at the same address but no numbers stated on early census.
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William Meredith
63
Wales
Shoe Maker
(On the 1861 census this house was at the end of the enumerators walk in Evesham Street and then had one entry for New Street and then went on to Walford Street) On the 1851 census he was visiting James and Sarah Duggins in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1871 census he was living in Govillon, Monmouthshire
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Edward Ashford Hodges
36
Redditch
Stationer
Wife Mary Ann (Kemp) (37) plus 2 chidlren + 1 servant at home. At at this address on 1881 census but no numbers on the 1871 census but seems to be at this number along the Street. In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Edward was classed as Printer & Stationer, Evesham Street. In the 1873 Kelly's Directory Edward was classed under Bookbinders and also Booksellers, Evesham Street. In the 1876 & 1880 Kelly's Directories Edward was classed as Printer & Stationer in Evesham Street. Hodges the Stationers was established in 1861. Mary Ann died 1879.
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Thomas Gardner
46
Tanworth
Draper
Wife Elizabeth (36) plus 2 daughters + 2 servants at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator stopped at this house on Evesham Street before going on to Church Green South on the East side) On the 1881 census they lived in Mount Pleasant and Thomas is now a Coal Merchant.
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1881
Edward Ashford Hodges (widower)
46
Montgomeryshire
Stationer
Edward had 1 daughter + Housekeeper + 1 boarder at home. (On the 1881 census this was the last house on Evesham Street that the enumerator stopped at before Walford Street) At this address on other census. In the 1884, 1888 & 1892 Kelly's Directories Edward was classed as Stationer and Stamp Distributor, 1 Evesham Street.
Evesham Street
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1881
Annie M. Aspindale (widow)
47
Worcester
Laundress
Had 2 schoolchildren at home. On the 1891 census they lived in George Street, Redditch.
Evesham Street
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1881
Ann Mullin (widow)
78
Norton
Ann had her daughter and grandson at home
Evesham Street
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1891
William Woodbridge
25
Staffs
General Labourer
worker
Wife Fanny (28) Fish Hook Bender plus 1 small daughter at home. On the 1901 census they lived in Prospect Road, Redditch.
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1891
Edward Ashford Hodges
56
Monmouthshire
Book Seller & Stationer
Employer
Wife Sarah A. (Tongue) (57) plus 1 daughter + 1 niece at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Evesham Street before going on to 1 Market Place) They were at this address on other census. In the 1896 & 1900 Kelly's Directories Edward was Stationer and Stamp Distributor at 1 Evesham Street. At the time of Edward's death 17th March, 1898 he lived at 1 Evesham Street but died in Wotton-under-Edge, Glos.
Evesham Street
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1891
Joseph Houghton
56
Redditch
Needle Hardner
worker
Wife Esther S. (53) plus 2 working children at home. (On the 1891 census the enumerator stopped at this house after 117 Evesham Street and then C1H3 and then 113 Evesham Street) On the 1871 census they lived in Mount Pleasant. On the 1881 census they lived at 8 Izods Yard which was in Evesham Street. On the 1901 census Esther was now a widow and lived at C1H3 Evesham Street. Joseph died in 1897.
Evesham Street
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Esther Sarah Houghton (widow)
63
Redditch
Needle Hander
worker at home
Esther had daughter Bessie E. (23) Fly Dresser at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house after 113 Evesham Street before going to C1H3 Evesham Street and then 115 Evesham Street) Esther's husband was Joseph and on the 1891 census they lived at C1H2 Evesham Street.
Evesham Street
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Richard Batson
24
Redditch
Fish Hook Hardener
worker
Wife Alice Florence (Court) (23) Paper Box Maker plus 2 small children. On the 1891 census Richard lived with his parents Charles and Caroline in Prospect Road, Redditch. On the 1911 census they lived 5 Clarks Yard, Redditch.
Evesham Street
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Sarah A. Hodges (widow)
68
Stationer
own account at home
Sarah had daugther Mary E. (32) also stationer at home + 2 nieces who also worked as Stationers at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Evesham Street before going on to 1 Market Place) Her husband was Edward Ashford Hodges and they lived at this address on previous 3 census. In the 1904 Kelly's Directories Edward Ashford Hodges was classed as Stationer, 1 Evesham Street. In the 1908 Kelly's Directory Edward Ashford Hodges was classed as Bookseller, Stationer, News Agent, Fancy Leather & Silver Goods Dealer.
Evesham Street
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1911
Sarah A Hodges
78
Bentley, Worcs.
Stationer & Book Seller
Sarah had a daughter + 1 niece, both assisting in business at home. (In the 1911 summary book the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to St Stephen's Church and then Royal Hotel Yard and then 35 Walford Street)
Evesham Street
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1911
George Blackford
29
Redditch
Electric Plating worker
worker
Wife Annie (40) Fishing Tackle plus 1 son + 1 lodger at home. (On the 1911 census this house in Evesham Street came after the "Britten Inn" 115 Evesham Street) On the 1901 census George is with his parents Henry and Emma Blackford at 76 Evesham Street.
Evesham Street
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1911
Sarah Ann Welch
72
Sarah was classed as lodging with George and Annie Blackford and she was staying in the same house as them but had a seperate sheet from them. On the 1891 census she was lodging in Ipsely Street, Redditch.
Evesham Street
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1911
Harold Maisey
23
Birmingham
Bicycle Mechanic
Cycle Works
Wife Elsie (24) Finishing Rod Finisher. (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to 113 Evesham Street)
Evesham Street
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1914
Edward Ashford Hodges
Stationer
In the 1914 Bennett's directory Edward was classed as Commercial Fancy Stationer & Newsagent and Jewellery & Fancy Novelties in every variety. On the 1901 census his wife Sarah was a widow and lived at this address. In the 1912 Kelly's Directory it classed Edward Ashford Hodges as Bookseller, Stationer, Newsagent and Fancy Leather & Silver Goods Dealer, 1 Evesham Street.
Evesham Street
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1940
James Huins Ltd.
Shoe Retailers
In Kelly's Directory it said James Huins Ltd. Shoe Retailers, British Mills, Prospect Hill & Evesham Street Corner. On the 1881 census James Huins Shoe Retailer lived at 16 Evesham Street. In the 1940, 1949 Telephone Directory it stated that James Huins Ltd. Shomeaker, British Mills (Head Office) and Evesham Street Corner + several other numbers for different areas. In the 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1972 and 1975 Telephone Directory James Huins Ltd., Shoemakers, British Mills (Head Office), Evesham Street Corner, 62 High Street, Evesham and 29 Alcester Road, Studley.
Evesham Street
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1954
James Huins Ltd
Boot & Shoe Retailers
Evesham Street
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PW
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1969
Huins Shoe Shop
This was changed to make way for the new town development. Now Three Cooks Cake Shop.
Evesham Street
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TB
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