Mary had her sister Maria (38) Needle Hander at home. On the 1871 census she lived in Evesham Street with her Mother Maria at what was classed as the Small Shop but no numbers stated on the 1871 census. On the 1861 census Mary lived with her parents Thomas and Maria in Prospect Hill, Redditch. Mary died in 1900.
Wife Catherine (Pitts) (56) Needle Picker plus 2 working children + 1 grandson. On the 1881 census they lived in Walford Street, Redditch. On the 1901 census they lived in Walford Street, Redditch.
Wife Mary Ann (Smith) (27) Grocery Assistant at home. (On the 1901 census the enumerator started at this house in Evesham Street after 55 George Street) On the 1891 census lived with his parents Edward and Rebecca Watkins in Church Green West and Edward was a Grocer. On the 1911 census they lived in Park Road, Redditch. In the 1900 Kelly's Directory there was an entry for William Edward Smith, Grocer at this address and Mineral Water Maker, 16 Park Road, Redditch.
Not used as a dwelling. (On the 1911 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Evesham Street before going on to George Street) In the 1912 Kelly's Directory this shop belonged to Alcester Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd.
In the 1932 Kelly's Directory Cecil was classed as Draper, 81 Evesham Street. Joined the army in 1915 Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars and he was a Draper's Assistant and (18) at the time.
At this address in the 1932 & 1940 Kelly's Directory. In the 1963 Telephone Directory C. A. Holifield was at 81a Evesham Street.
Josephine Ladies Dress Shop
Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.