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Huins Shoe Shop

This was changed to make way for the new town development. Now Three Cooks Cake Shop.

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Dillons Newsagents

Now Hereford House Butchers shop.

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Biggs Fruiter Shop

Fruiterer

Was until recently the Early Learning Centre, now ????

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Preedys Tobaconist

Now part of Max Spiellman's photo shop.

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Deighton Buckley Travel Agents

Now part of Direct Eye care.

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W.R.Fletchers Butcher.

Butcher

At this address in 1954. This was changed to make way for the new town development. This also is part of Jazz Mens Clothing.

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HARRISONS OPTICIANS

Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

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WRIGHTS BUTCHERS

Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

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Boot's Chemist

Chemist

This was changed to make way for the new town development. Now Greenwood Gents Outfitters. Boots now have a large presence in Evesham Square in the Kingfisher Centre.

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WRIGHTS CAKE & BREAD SHOP

Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

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This was Changed to make way for the new town Development. Now part of Vodapnone.

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UNITED COUNTIES FOODMARKET

Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

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Hopkins Jewellers

Jeweller

At this address in 1940 and 1954. This was Changed to make way for the new town development. Now part of Vodaphone.

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Previously Known as JOHNSON'S CLEANERS & DYERS 22 Evesham Street. Now part of ABBEY NATIONAL

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Maypole General Grocers.

was demolished to make way lor the second phase of the new town development. Have now Ceased trading in Redditch.

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New Street which led into Walford Street. This was demolished to make way for the new town development. Now forms Guys & Tonies Hairdressers.

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EVELYNS CAKE SHOP

Then part of SANITY RECORD SHOP Which is now Nationwide Building Society.

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Dorothy Perkins

Was at 25 Evesham Street in 1954.Was demolished to make way for the new town. Have now ceased trading in Redditch.

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BRITISH RELAY

Then part of SANITY RECORD SHOP. Which is now Nationwide Building Society.

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Hollington's General Store.

Have now ceased trading. Was demolished to make way for the new town. Have now ceased trading

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This was formaly known as THE VINE. Then part of SANITY RECORD SHOP. Which is now Nationwide Building Society.

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Rainscourts

Is believed to have been a Public House at one time. Was demolished to make way for the new town. Have now ceased trading in Redditch.

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Gaytime Cafe

Café

Previosly Known as M E.B. sales room and office Was demolished to make way for WOCESTER SQUARE.

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Halfords

Halford now have a large shop on the ringway and their Head Office & Warehose elsewhere in the town. Was demolished to make way for the new town.

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Baxters Butcher Shop

Was demolished to make way for WORCESTER SQUARE. Baxters moved to; 6 Kingfisher Walk.

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George Mason

General Grocer

Was demolished to make way for the new town. Have now ceased trading.

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MAC FISHERIES

Was demolished to make way for WORCESTER SQUARE. They left Redditch and have now ceased trading.

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William Furnature

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the new town development and have now ceased trading.

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HOME and COLONIAL

Was demolished to make way for WORCESTER SQUARE. They left Redditch and have now ceased trading.

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WOOOHOUSE SHOP

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved to 54 K/NGFISHER WALK and since ceased trading.

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HARRIS'S DRY CLEANERS

Was demolished to make way second phase of the town development. They moved to 34 KINGFISHER WALK and have now ceased trading.

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WILFRED HARRISON, Opticians

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They ceased trading. At 24 Evesham Street in 1954.

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SPENCERS, Electrical Radio, Music & Model Shop

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have ceased trading.

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Humphries Shoe Shop

Moved to 36 Evesham Walk and are still trading today. Was demolished to make way for the new town.

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Ferrands General Store

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have ceased trading.

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Foster Brothers

Gents Outfitters

They moved to 50 Evesham Walk but have now ceased trading. Was demolished to make way for the new town,

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Decorwall DIY, Paints & Wallpapers

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have ceased trading.

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Scotts Jewellers

They moved to 29 Kingfisher Walk but have now ceased trading in Redditch. Was demolished to make way for the new town

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SMITH et Fides. Ladies Fashions

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. Ceased trading shortly after this photo was taken.

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Thought to be empty, once was Biggs

This shop was once owned by Biggs before moving to the other end of Evesham Street. Was demolished to make way for the new town, and have now ceased trading.

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Biggs Fruit & Vegetables

Green Grocer

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. They moved to 5 Evesham Street.

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Lipton General Grocer.

This was a very popular grocer in Redditch and almost everone would have done their shopping here at some time. Was demolished to make way for the new town, and have now ceased trading.

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Liptons

This was for some time an empty shop before Uptons took it over and knocked through from there other shop.

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D.E.EYRE. Butchers

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Muttibroadcast TV. Rental

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved to 12 Evesham Street but have now ceased trading.

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Jackson Garage

They also had a shop at 21 Church Green East. They moved to Hewell Road but have now ceased trading.

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S&S Haberdashery

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Kitchen Gifts

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Turners Haberdashery

This was one of the larger stores in Evesham Street.

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This is the entrance to many small outlets and many other businesses. "Evesham Street Chambers"

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C W Gibbs Ltd.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Entrance to Townsend Brewery. Maltsters and hop dealers

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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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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Wall Paper Stores Ltd

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved to Mount Pleasant,and have now ceased trading.

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Liltleworth a small avenue which housed five companies. This was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have all ceased trading.

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M & B Looney School Shop

They moved to Winyates Centre.and have now ceased trading, Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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Wrights Radio & Television Shop

Was demolished to make way. for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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The entrance to several businesses above the shops.

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Post Office

This was Redditch's second Post. Office.The Postmistress was Mrs W Buxton. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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C. W. Gibbs

They moved from 70 Evesham Street.and have now ceased trading. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development

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J & E Brewster Newsagent

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Graveny Sports Ltd.

This shop was owned by the Cricketer Tom Graveny who moved to where TK MAX are now. He has now ceased trading.

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M.E.B Store and Offices

Utility

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. They moved to 6/7 New Walk and have now ceased trading.

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Josephine Ladies Dress Shop

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Co-Operate Wines & Beers.

They moved to 40 Evesham Walk but have now closed in Redditch. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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Whadcoat & Co.Redditch Ltd.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town devcelopment. They have now ceased trading.

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The Camera Shop

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. If you look to the nght of the shop door.you will see the entrance to Ray Johnson Professional Photographer. They moved to 26 Kingfisher Walk and have changed there name to COLORAMA.

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The Bon - Bon Sweet Shop

Was demolished to make way lot second phase of ther town development. They moved to Birchfield Road and have now ceased trading.

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Chinese Restaurant.

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Howard Lewis

Haberdashery

Was demolished to make way for second phase of ther town development. They moved to 28 Kingfisher Walk and have now ceased trading.

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Hungry Man

The "Hungry Man", was known for it's revolving door at the corner of Evesham Street and George Street. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town redevopment.

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Valet Dyers and Cleaners

Was demolished to make way for second phase of ther town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Park Road is where the Fire Station used to be, but was later moved to Red Lion Street. There old premises where used by BRYANTS GARAGE but was demolished to make way for second phase of thertcwn development.

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George's Cafe

Café

Known as "Smokey Joe's", he moved to the bottom of Unicorn Hill. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development and has now ceased trading.

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The Jolly Butcher.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. He moved to Wynates Shopping Centre and was still trading in 2005.

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94a

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Redditch Exchange

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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Wilf Gilbert Turf Accountant.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved to Unicorn Hill but have now ceased trading.

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The CO-OPERATIVE

Was demolished to make way the second phase of the town development.

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Baby Land & Toy Fair

Moved to Bromsgraove but have ceased trading.

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100

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Barbers Shop

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Redditch Insurance & Finance

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This was one of many Council houses which were made from Redditch Bricks made at the Ferny Hill Brick Works,

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Houses demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. these have been replaced by dales in Evesham Walk.

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108

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Linden Studios

Moved to Royal Square and have now ceased trading. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town Development.

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109

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John Wall Carpets

Moved to Alcester Street and have only ceased trading in the 2000's. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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Houses, boarded up ready for demolition. Were demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. these have been replaced by flats in Evesham Walk.

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112

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Tom Johnson Wholesale & Retail Wines & Spirits.

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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113

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Engineering Supplies Co

Was demolished to makv way for second part of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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114

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Audrey Hair

Service Worker

Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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115

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John Dyson Electrical Shop

Was demolished to make way for second part of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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116

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Freemans General Store.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They moved into the new market selling fruit & vegetables.

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118

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Walter Maunton & Son Furnishers.

At this address in 1954. What happened to this business in not known. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of ther town development

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119

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Italian Licenced Restaurant

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town Qevcelopment They have now ceased trading

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120

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Gillian Anne

Hairdresser

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. They have now ceased trading.

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122

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Williams & Son Home Bakers

Baker

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. They have now ceased trading.

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124

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M.B.Looney School Outfitters.

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. They moved to 73 Evesham Street.

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126

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Shop, empty and boarded up in the late 1960's directly in front of Hillside Cottage and the Gospel Hall site. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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127

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Unknown

Was demolished to make way the new Redditch Ring Road.

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128

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This building is not numbered but was between 127 and 119 Evesham Street which is the site of Hillside Cottages and adjacent to the former Gospel Hall. Was demolished to make way for the second phase of the town development.

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129?

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1969

Builders Yard.

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road.

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Builders Yard.

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road.

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134

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Lenard Cooper

This was changed to make way for the new town development. Now part of Jazz Mens Clothing.

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135-1

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Ernest Apps

House Furnishers

Was demolished to make way for the Ring Road development. In the 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1972 West Midlands (Southern) Telephone Directory Ernest was classed under House Furnishers (Woolf's Furnishing) Ltd., 135 Evesham Street and 122 High Street, Bomsgrove, Ernest also had entries in 1974 West Midlands (Southern) Telephone Directory Ernest Apps (Woolf's Furnishing) Ltd., 120 Bromsgrove Road, Bromsgrove and 135 Evesham Street. In the 1975 Directory he just had the Bromsgrove address.

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Hillside Cottage

A small Courtyard/Alley of Residential properties. These were demolished to make way for Ring Road/second phase of the town development.

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135-2

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Auto Ignition Services

Motor Trade

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. Moved to Brook Street, but have now ceased trading.

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136

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P G Clews Soft Furnishings

Was demolished to make way for the new Redditch Ring Road. Moved to Mount Pleasant.

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138

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Ethel Rogers of Redditch

Closed down and reopened as Stan Woods Aquatics. At the present moment is under going a facelift (2005). At 153 Evesham Street in 1954.

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140

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The Nursery Shop Florist

Closed down in 2000 and has reopened as a Bridal Shop. (2005)

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142

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Building Society and an Accountant Firm

Still in use to day by Young Accountants (2005) called the "Estate House".

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144

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There are no records to show who had this shop. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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Kathleen Place

On the corner of 145 Evesham Street was this alley which led to 5 houses in Kathleen Place.The alley was unadopted and the house numbers were 1-2-3-4-5. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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145-1

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Prudential Assurance

Was home to Prudential Group and is still in user today. (2005)

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There are no records to show who had this shop. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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147

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Redditch Vac Services.

Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. They have now ceased trading.

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There is no record of these properties so could not say if they were for business or residential properties.

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Residential property? Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development. There are no records to show who had this property.

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John Wall Carpets

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The "Plough & Harrow" was at the junction of Ipsley Street and Evesham Street. The Redditch Flying Club was registered here as their Office. Then became the Liberal Club in the 1970's, then Centre Point but building demolished in 2011.

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Burton

Men's Outfitter

This was formerly known as CRANMORE SIMMON & Co Evesham Street and Unicorn Hill.

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Chapel

"The Chapel" originally a place of Worship, in 2005 was used as a Café but now demolished.

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Congregational Church

Church

Redditch Congregational Church Evesham Street. Was demolished to make way for second phase of the town development.

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GAS OFFICE and SHOWROOM.

Utility

Previously JONES FASHIONS and now part of HALIFAX BUILDING SOCIETY

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GRIFFITH FISHMONGER

In 1940 Kelly's Directory there was a Leslie Griffiths, Fishmonger at 6 Evesham Street. This also was part of CRANMORE SIMMON & Co Now forms the entrance to : Ecumenical Centre.

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PRANA CAKE SHOP

Previously it was DE GREYS CAKE SHOP, which moved to Royal Square. Now part of HALIFAX BUILDING SOCIETY.

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The Fleece Inn

The Fleece Inn Evesham Street. The whole of the lower front was covered in ceramic tiles, of green and cream. It has now closed and gone for ever.

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