Kelly's Directory Of Wiltshire 1889

Kelly's Directory of 1889

Your Time Machine to the People, Places, and Professions of a Bygone Era.

Imagine the year is 1889. Queen Victoria reigns over a vast empire, horse-drawn carts clatter along cobbled streets, and the quiet villages of Wiltshire are humming with life. Now, you can step directly into that world.

Kelly's Directory of Wiltshire 1889 is more than a book; it's a complete snapshot of a county at the height of the Victorian age. This indispensable resource is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about family history, local heritage, or the social fabric of 19th-century England.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Resident Listings: Find your ancestors and neighbours with detailed street-by-street, and house-by-house, listings for major towns and villages. Discover not just who lived there, but their occupations—from the landed gentry to the local shopkeeper.
Commercial & Trade Directory: A fascinating "Who's Who" of Victorian commerce. Locate every business, from the miller, blacksmith, and baker to the draper, solicitor, and innkeeper. Understand the local economy that sustained your community.
Court & Official Directory: Identify the influential figures of the day, including county officials, Members of Parliament, clergy, and landed aristocracy. See the structure of society at a glance.
Detailed Town & Village Histories: Explore in-depth profiles of Wiltshire's settlements. Learn about their history, landmarks, churches, schools, transport links, and local facilities as they stood in 1889.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Be captivated by period advertisements for forgotten products and services, offering a unique and often charming insight into the consumer desires of the time.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Break down brick walls in your family tree. Put flesh on the bones of your ancestors by discovering where they lived, their trade, and their place in the community.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the lost world of your town or village. Understand its social and economic fabric and trace its evolution over 130 years.
The House Historian: Uncover the story of your home by finding out who lived there before you in the late 19th century.
Writers & Researchers: Infuse your historical novels, articles, or academic work with authentic, primary-source detail.
This is not just data; it's a doorway. Open it and walk the streets of Victorian Salisbury, Devizes, or Trowbridge. Hear the echo of daily life. Connect with the past on a personal, profound level.

Order your copy of Kelly's Directory of Wiltshire 1889 today and begin your journey into the heart of history!