Kelly's Directory Of Cambridge 1967

Kelly’s Directory of Cambridge 1967 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description

Step back into the swinging sixties with this high-quality reproduction of Kelly’s Directory of Cambridge 1967. Whether you are a genealogist tracing your family tree, a local historian researching the architecture of the streets, or simply nostalgic for the era of mini-skirts and beat music, this directory is an invaluable resource.

Available as a convenient Digital Download or a physical CD-ROM, this directory contains hundreds of scanned pages providing a fascinating snapshot of life in Cambridge during the summer of Love.

Navigating the Directory

Please note that this directory is a scan of the original book, consisting of high-resolution images. While the text is not embedded in a traditional searchable database, the directory is intuitively organized alphabetically by surname and trade, making it exceptionally easy to navigate. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) now perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing you to use the "Find" function to search for surnames and street names within the viewer.

Bridging the Census Gap

For family historians, this directory is the perfect tool for bridging the gap between the 1939 Register and the 1971 Census (with the 1961 census data not yet public). It allows you to pinpoint exactly where your ancestors were living and what their occupations were during the mid-20th century.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive volume is divided into several detailed sections:

• Street Directory: A systematic listing of the principal streets and head-of-household names, helping you trace specific properties and neighborhoods.
• Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private residents of the city, useful for locating individuals and their social standing.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen, from antique dealers to zinc workers, offering a detailed look at the local economy.
• Official & Institutional Information: Details on the City Council, municipal officials, hospitals, churches, and educational establishments (including the colleges).
• Surrounding Villages: Often includes entries for neighbouring districts such as Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, and Trumpington.

Cambridge in 1967: Local Context

This directory captures Cambridge at a time of transition, mixing ancient academia with modern industry.

• Famous Residents: 1967 was a pivotal year for the city’s most famous musical export, Pink Floyd. The band, formed by Cambridge natives Syd Barrett and Roger Waters, released their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn this very year. You may also find listings for academic giants like Stephen Hawking, who was a research fellow at Gonville and Caius College during this period, and Francis Crick of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.
• Industry & Employment: While the University was the dominant employer, the directory reflects the booming industrial sector of the 60s. Companies like Pye Telecommunications and Cambridge Scientific Instruments were major employers, cementing the city's reputation as "Silicon Fen" long before the term was coined. The directory also lists the vast Mars Confectionery factory, which was a hub of activity in the town.
• Sport & Leisure: Sports enthusiasts were cheering on Cambridge United FC (then in the Southern League Division One) and the annual Varsity Match held at Twickenham.

Important Disclaimer regarding Maps: Please be aware that in the original 1967 publication, the map section was sometimes bound separately or omitted in certain print runs to save costs. Consequently, this digital reproduction may not include street maps, though the textual street descriptions remain intact.

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