Kelly's Directory Of Cheshire 1910

Step Back in Time: Unlock the Secrets of Edwardian Cheshire with Kelly's Directory 1910

Imagine Cheshire on the cusp of the modern era. King Edward VII's reign is ending, the motor car is a novelty, and the great houses of the county are in their final golden age before the shadow of the Great War. Now, you can hold a piece of that world in your hands.

This is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. Kelly's Directory of Cheshire 1910 is an indispensable guide and a fascinating social snapshot of the county as it was over a century ago. For genealogists, local historians, and anyone with a love for Cheshire's past, this directory is the ultimate key to unlocking the stories, names, and places of 1910.

What treasures will you discover inside?

Court Directory: A comprehensive list of private residents, from the landed gentry in their country estates to the professional classes in the market towns. Perfect for tracing family trees and understanding the social hierarchy.
Commercial Directory: The lifeblood of the county. Find thousands of tradesmen, merchants, and business owners—from the Chester draper and the Northwich salt merchant to the village blacksmith and publican.
Street Directory: For major towns like Chester, Birkenhead, and Wallasey, this section lists residents house-by-house, street-by-street. Invaluable for house history and mapping the community of your ancestors.
Official Information: A complete guide to local governance, including listings for councils, magistrates, clergy, doctors, post offices, and schools. See how society was structured and managed.
Vivid Advertisements: Page after page of authentic Edwardian advertisements, promoting everything from patent medicines and corsets to the latest in agricultural machinery. These ads offer a colourful and often charming insight into the daily life and aspirations of the time.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Break down brick walls in your family research by finding where your ancestors lived and what they did for a living.
The Local Historian: Chart the development of your town or village, research the history of local businesses, and understand the fabric of Edwardian society.
The House Historian: Uncover the past of your own home by discovering its inhabitants in 1910