Kelly's Directory Of Leeds 1927

Explore Leeds in 1927 with Kelly's Directory

Your Indispensable Key to Unlocking the City's Social and Commercial History

Imagine the sounds of trams rattling down Briggate, the scent of wool from the mills, and the bustling energy of a city confidently striding into the twentieth century. This is the world captured in the pages of Kelly's Directory of Leeds 1927. More than just a list of names and addresses, this is a vivid snapshot of life in a major industrial city between the wars.

A treasure trove for genealogists, local historians, and anyone fascinated by the past, this meticulously compiled directory provides an unparalleled window into the lives of our ancestors and the fabric of the city they called home.

Inside this fascinating time capsule, you will discover:

A Complete Street Directory: Walk down every road, terrace, and avenue in Leeds. Find the names of the householders at each address, allowing you to pinpoint an ancestor's home, discover their neighbours, and build a richer picture of their community.
A Comprehensive Commercial & Trades Directory: From master tailors and engineers to bakers and bookkeepers, discover the thousands of businesses that formed the city's economic backbone. Find out what your great-grandfather did for a living or explore the history of a local company.
The Court Directory: A "who's who" of private residents, listing the prominent citizens, professionals, and gentry of the period.
Official & Local Information: Details on the City Council, officials, public institutions (hospitals, asylums, schools), places of worship, postal services, and transport timetables, providing crucial context for your research.
Authentic Period Advertisements: A delightful collection of contemporary ads for everything from tonic wine to motor cars, offering a fascinating glimpse into the fashions, products, and language of the Roaring Twenties.
Who is this for?

The Family Historian: Trace your ancestors, confirm dates, and add colour and detail to your family tree.
The Local Historian: Research the development of your neighbourhood, the history of local trades, and the social structure of 1920s Leeds.
The House Detective: Uncover the history of your own home and the people who lived in it a century ago.
Writers & Researchers: Gain authentic, first-hand details to bring the era to life in your work.