Kelly's Directory Of Buckinghamshire 1931

Kelly's Directory of Buckinghamshire (1931) Your Essential Key to a Bygone Era

Step back in time to 1931. Imagine a Buckinghamshire nestled between the great wars, where motor cars were becoming more common on country lanes, but the pace of life was still dictated by the seasons and the local market town. This is the world captured in exquisite detail within the pages of the Kelly's Directory of Buckinghamshire 1931.

More than just a book of names and addresses, this directory is a living, breathing time capsule and an indispensable resource for anyone with a connection to this historic county. It offers a complete snapshot of life on the cusp of momentous change, preserving the fabric of local communities for future generations.

What treasures will you discover inside?

Comprehensive Street Directories: For major towns like Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Buckingham, walk the streets of 1931 and see who lived where, from the grand houses to the humble cottages.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical county-wide list of heads of households, their occupations, and their addresses. The perfect starting point for tracing your Buckinghamshire ancestors.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Discover the bustling heart of the local economy. Find the blacksmith in Brill, the lacemaker in Olney, the furniture maker in High Wycombe, and the shopkeepers on every high street.
Official Information: A complete guide to local government, the clergy, magistrates, doctors, and public officials who ran the county.
Village & Parish Information: Detailed descriptions of hundreds of villages, including their history, principal landowners, facilities, and population.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: Browse authentic ads for local businesses, products, and services, offering a unique and charming insight into the tastes and trends of the interwar years