Foreman in Needle Factory
Wife Letitia (Hill) (38) Needle Paperer plus 1 son at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Windsor Street, Redditch and Edwin was a Foreman of Manufactory. Letitia was living at this number on the 1881 census but no numbers stated on 1871 census but seems to be at this address along the Street. Edwin died in 1873.
Letitia had 1 grown up son at home. On the 1871 census she lived with her husband Edwin in Evesham Street. In 1884 and 1888 Kelly's Directory she was classed as Shopkeeper at 62 Evesham Street.
Wife Catherine (28) plus 5 children + 1 niece + 1 servant at home. On the 1901 census they lived in Millsborough Road, Redditch. In 1900 Kelly's Directory was classed as teacher of music and organist of St George's, 41 Millsborough Road, Redditch. Charles died in 1902.
Anne had her Aunt staying with her. On the 1891 census Annie lived with her aunt Emma Francis, Publican at the Bell Inn, Britten Street.
Wife Ellen Louisa (40) plus 1 son + 2 boarders at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house before going on to 17 Oakly Road) On the 1901 census they lived in Victoria Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Needle Maker. In the 1912 Kelly's Directory Miss Ernestine Clarke was a Teacher of Music at this address. Also a Mrs Florence Davis was a Dressmaker at this address.
In the 1912 Kelly's Directory classed as Charles Hughes & Son, Evesham Street. In the Midland Counties Trade Directory for 1948/49 it was at this address.
Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.