Kelly's Directory Of Chichester Bognor & Litllehampton 1900

Unlock Your Ancestors' World: Kelly's Directory of Chichester, Bognor & Littlehampton, 1900

Step back in time to the cusp of a new century. The year is 1900. Queen Victoria’s long reign is drawing to a close, and the elegant cathedral city of Chichester, along with the bustling seaside resorts of Bognor and Littlehampton, are alive with the stories of your ancestors.

Now, you can hold the key to this bygone era. This is not just a book; it is a time machine. A complete, high-quality reproduction of Kelly's Directory of Chichester, Bognor & Littlehampton for 1900 offers an unparalleled snapshot of life in Edwardian Sussex, providing the crucial details that can bring your family tree to life.

What Genealogical Treasures Await You Inside?
This meticulously scanned and preserved directory is packed with the information that census records often leave out. It’s your personal guide to the community your family knew.

Comprehensive Street Directories: Walk the streets of 1900! Find your ancestors' house, listed street-by-street, with the head of the household named. Discover who their neighbours were and build a picture of their immediate community.

Private Residents Directory: A list of the private dwelling houses and their inhabitants, from prominent citizens to tradesmen. Perfect for confirming a residence and finding relatives who weren't in business.

Commercial & Trade Directory: What did your great-grandfather do for a living? Find him listed among the bakers, blacksmiths, grocers, innkeepers, and dressmakers. This section provides a fascinating insight into the local economy and your ancestor's role within it.

Official & Professional Information: Discover the local gentry, clergy, doctors, solicitors, and council members who shaped the region. This adds rich social and historical context to your research.

Local Institutions & Amenities: Details on schools, churches, post offices, transport links (carriers and coaches!), and public buildings allow you to understand the daily landscape your ancestors navigated.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Bridge the Census Gap: The 1901 census is a vital resource, but what about the years in between? This directory, published in 1900, helps you pinpoint movements and occupations in that critical period.
Add Flesh to the Bones of Your Family Tree: Go beyond names and dates. Discover their address, their trade, and their place in the community, transforming a name on a chart into a real person with a story.

Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck on an ancestor? Finding them listed with a unique occupation or a specific address can provide the new lead you need to smash through that research wall.

A Tangible Link to the Past: Experience the world as your ancestors did. Understand the layout of their town, the shops they visited, and the people they lived alongside.
Don't let your Sussex ancestors remain just names on a chart. Add colour, context, and location to their story.

Order your copy of Kelly's 1900 Directory today and walk the streets of Edwardian Chichester, Bognor, and Littlehampton with them.