Kelly's Directory Of Chemists & Druggists 1870

Step into the Victorian World of Your Ancestors: Kelly's Directory of Chemists & Druggists, 1870

Unlock the story of your family's medical and professional past.

Imagine the scent of camphor and lavender mingling with the polished wood of a high-street shop. It’s 1870, the height of the Victorian era. Behind the counter, carefully measuring out a tincture for a local customer, could be your ancestor—the respected Chemist and Druggist, a pillar of the community.

Now, you can step directly into their world.

This meticulously reproduced digital version of Kelly's Directory of Chemists & Druggists 1870 is more than just a list of names; it is a key that can unlock the door to your family's history, providing a vivid snapshot of their professional life at a specific moment in time.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Full Names & Locations: Pinpoint your ancestor's exact business address, and in some cases, their private residence.

Professional Details: Learn the specific nature of their trade—from Chemist and Druggist to Dispensing Chemist,

Surgical Instrument Maker, or even Dentist.

Business Structure: Discover if your ancestor was a sole proprietor or had a business partner, offering clues to their success and scale.

Geographic Context: Browse by county and town to understand the local landscape and see who their neighbours and competitors were.

A Bridge Between Census Years: Directories are invaluable for filling the ten-year gaps between census records, confirming an ancestor's location and occupation.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

For anyone tracing ancestors in the medical or pharmaceutical trades, this directory is an essential primary source. It moves beyond the simple facts of names and dates to add colour, context, and character to your family tree. You’ll find answers to questions you didn't even know you had: Was my ancestor's shop on a main road? Was he part of a larger medical community in a bustling city or the sole provider in a quiet village?

Perfect For:

Genealogists researching family in the chemist, druggist, or medical professions.
Descendants of 19th-century small business owners and tradesmen.
Local and social historians studying the history of medicine and commerce in Victorian England.
Anyone seeking to add rich, tangible detail to their family story.

Don't let your ancestor's story remain a name on a chart. Add the shop, the profession, and the community to their legacy.

Order your copy today and bring your Victorian ancestor's world to life!