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1841
Thomas Gibbs
35
Worcs.
Grocer
Wife Betsy (40) plus 6 children + 1 female servant at home.  In the 1840 Bentley's Directory Thomas had an entry under Grocers and lived in Evesham Street.
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71
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1851
Thomas Gibbs
47
Feckenham
Provisions Dealer
Wife Elizabeth (52) plus 2 working children + 1 schoolchild at home.  In the 1855 Billing's Directory and Gazetteer it stated that Thomas was Grocer and Provisions Dealer in Evesham Street.  In the 1860 Post Office Directory it stated that Thomas was Grocer and Agent to the Birmingham Insurance Company and was in Evesham Street.
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1861
Thomas Gibbs
58
Astwood Bank
Grocer
Wife Elizabeth (61) plus son Richard (28) Commercial Clerk at Needle Warehouse + 1 daughter + 1 servant at home.  In the 1860 Post office Directory Thomas is classed as a Grocer and Agent to the Birmingham Insurance Company.
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1871
Thomas Gibbs (widower)
66
Astwood Bank
Grocer
Thomas had 1 son Richard (39) clerk at home - Son Richard was at this address on 1881 census but no numbers stated on 1871 census but seem to be about this number along the street.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Thomas was classed as Grocer in Evesham Street.  Thomas died 20th March 1872.
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1881
Richard Gibbs
45
Redditch
Grocer
Richard had a housekeeper at home. On the 1871 census Richard lived with his father Thomas and seemed to be at the same address but no numbers stated on the early census.  On the 1891 census Richard lived in Park Road and was a Manufacturers Clerk.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer Richard was classed as Grocer & Provisions Dealer, Evesham Street.  In the 1884 Kelly's Directory he was classed as Bacon Curer of 71 Evesham Street.  In the 1888 Kelly's Directory there was a John Thornton, Pharmacetical Chemist at this address.    Richard Gibbs died 4th May 1907 at the Smallwood Hospital..
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1891
Thomas Avery
58
Redditch
Carpenter, Joiner & Cabinet Maker
worker
Wife Harriet (65).  On the 1841 census Thomas lived with his parents James and Sarah in Evesham Street. On the 1881 census Thomas was a Lodger in Birmingham and his wife Harriet was at 9 Alcester Street. On the 1901 census they lived in Grove Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Cabinet Maker.  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Thomas was classed as Carpenter in Alcester Street, Redditch.  
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1901
Percy William Izod Sealey
30
Redditch
Watch Maker & Jeweller
own account at home
Wife Amelia Ann (Duggins) (27) plus 1 son at home.  On the 1891 census he lived at 26 Evesham Street.  In the 1900 Kelly's Directory Percy was classed as Watchmaker at 74 Evesham Street.  Another entry in 1900 Kelly's Directory had John Thornton Pharmaceutical Chemist, 71 Evesham Street.  Then in the 1912 Kelly's Directory Percy was at 56 Evesham Street.
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1911
Samuel Bertram Wightman
36
Suffolk
Solicitors Clerk
Wife Helen (Houghton) (45).  On the 1901 census Samuel was living with his mother Frances in Ipsley Street, Redditch.
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1911
George Frederick Avery
31
Redditch
Boot Dealer
Employer
Wife Lilian May (Brimyard) (29) Assisting in Business.  On the 1891 census he lived with his parents James Henry and Emily Avery at 64 Evesham Street.  Then on the 1901 census he lived with his Mother Emily who was now a widow and Draper at 64 Evesham Street.
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1914
John Thornton
Chemist
In the 1912 Kelly's Directory John Thornton, Pharmaceptical Chemist 71a Evesham Street.  In the 1924 Kelly's Directory he was still at this address.
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71
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1914
George Frederick Avery  
Boot and Shoe maker
George was at 71 Evesham Street on the 1911 census
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71
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1924
George Frederick Avery
Boot Maker
On the 1911 census he was at the same address.  In the 1912 Kelly's Directory George was classed as Bootmaker, 71 Evesham Street.
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71
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1924
John Thornton
Pharmaceutical Chemist
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1933
E. Booth
Dispensing Chemist & Optician
In the 1933 Cope's Directory & Buyers Guide to Worcestershire he was at this address.
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1940
Walter & William Brown
Coal Merchants
In the 1924 Kelly's Directory they were at 61 Evesham Street.  In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 they were at the same address and classed under Coal & Coke Merchants.
Evesham Street

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71
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1954
W & W Brown
Coal & Seed  Merchants
Walter & William Brown were at this address in 1940 and 1969.
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71
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1969
Entrance to Townsend Brewery. Maltsters and hop dealers
Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.
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71 & 73
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1969
W & W Brown Corn & Feed Merchants.
Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.
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71
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