Kelly's Directory Of Sussex 1890

Kelly's Directory of Sussex 1890: Your Definitive Guide to Victorian Life

Step back in time to the heart of Victorian England. This meticulously reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory of Sussex for 1890 is more than a book; it's a time capsule, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life in the county over 130 years ago. An essential primary source for anyone researching family or local history, this directory provides a rich, detailed, and often surprising view of the people and places that shaped Sussex.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

Court Directory: A comprehensive alphabetical listing of private residents, from the landed gentry and clergy to tradesmen and farmers. The perfect tool for locating ancestors and understanding the social structure of a community.
Street Directory: Detailed listings for major towns like Brighton, Chichester, Lewes, and Worthing, allowing you to pinpoint who lived at a specific address—ideal for house historians.
Trades & Professions Directory: A complete commercial directory, organised by trade. Discover the blacksmiths of Horsham, the grocers of Eastbourne, the shipbuilders of Shoreham, and the innkeepers of every village.
Official Information: Details of local government officers, courts, magistrates, and public officials.
County Information: Fascinating facts and figures on Sussex's geography, geology, agriculture, and history, as it was understood in 1890.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: A crucial "census substitute" to fill the gaps between official census years and trace the movements and occupations of your Sussex ancestors.
Local Historians: Build a vivid picture of your town or village's social and commercial landscape at the end of the 19th century.
House Historians: Uncover the former residents of your property and learn about its past.
Social Historians & Writers: Gain authentic insight into the daily life, commerce, and social fabric of the Victorian era.