Kelly's Directory Of Cumberland & Westmorland 1914

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland & Westmorland, 1914

Imagine the Lake District villages and bustling market towns of Cumberland and Westmorland not as they are today, but as they existed in the long, sunlit summer of 1914. This was the end of an era—the last full year before the world was irrevocably changed by the Great War. Now, you can hold that vanished world in your hands.

Kelly's Directory is more than just a list of names; it is a detailed and fascinating portrait of a community on the cusp of history. Within its pages, you will walk the cobbled streets of Penrith, browse the shops in Kendal, and discover the farmers and artisans who formed the backbone of this ruggedly beautiful region.

This indispensable volume is a treasure trove for anyone with Cumbrian roots or a passion for local history.

Inside, you will discover:

Private Residents Directory: A comprehensive A-Z listing of heads of households, their occupations, and their addresses. The perfect starting point for tracing your family tree.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Find the local blacksmith, the draper, the innkeeper, and the banker. See where your ancestors shopped, worked, and did business.
Court Directory: Details of the local gentry, clergy, and officials, providing a unique insight into the social structure of the time.
Parish & Local Information: Historical and statistical details for every parish, including population figures, schools, and churches.
Transport & Communication: Schedules for carriers, coaches, and railways, showing how people and goods moved around the county.
Authentic Advertisements: Period advertisements for everything from patent medicines to agricultural machinery, adding colour and context to the lives of the people.
Why the 1914 Edition is So Special:

This directory captures a final, poignant snapshot of Edwardian life. The names listed within—farmers, quarrymen, shop assistants, and young men—would soon be called upon to serve in a war that would reshape the nation and the world. For many, this is the last peacetime record of their existence.

Whether you are a genealogist breaking down a brick wall, a local historian researching your town, or simply someone who longs to connect with the past, Kelly's Directory of Cumberland & Westmorland 1914 is your key to unlocking the stories of a generation.

Add this invaluable piece of Cumbrian heritage to your collection today.