Besley's Directory Of Exeter & Suburbs 1910

Unlock Your Exeter Ancestry with Besley's Directory 1910

The Key to the Lives, Homes, and Streets of Your Edwardian-Era Ancestors

The year is 1910. King Edward VII is on the throne, the clatter of trams echoes down the High Street, and the air is filled with the scent of coal smoke and fresh bread from the corner shop. This was the world your Exeter ancestors knew. Now, you can hold the key to that world in your hands.

Besley's Directory of Exeter & Suburbs 1910 is more than just a book of names; it's a time machine. This meticulously reproduced, essential genealogical resource offers an unparalleled snapshot of the city on the very cusp of the modern age, just before the world was irrevocably changed by the Great War. It’s your direct link to the people, places, and daily life of your family in Edwardian Exeter.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Residential Directory: Pinpoint your ancestors by name. Discover their exact address and, crucially, their occupation—were they a clerk in a wool office, a docker on the Quayside, a teacher at a local school, or a master craftsman? This is the foundational data for building your family tree.
Detailed Street-by-Street Guide: Walk down the streets of 1910 Exeter from your armchair. Find your family's home and see who their neighbours were. This powerful feature allows you to reconstruct their immediate community and understand their social environment.
Vital Commercial & Trade Directory: Did your ancestor run a business? Find their official listing! Explore the entire commercial landscape of the city, from grand department stores and banks to the local butchers, bakers, and blacksmiths your family would have used every day.
A Glimpse into Official Life: Discover the key figures who shaped the city. Find listings for the Mayor, councillors, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters. Was your ancestor a person of local standing?
Authentic Advertisements: Immerse yourself in the consumer culture of the era. See the products they bought, the medicines they trusted, and the services they used. These fascinating ads add rich colour and context to your family's story, revealing their tastes and daily concerns.
A Treasure Trove For:

Family Historians: Break down brick walls by confirming locations, occupations, and family members living at the same address.
Local Historians: Reconstruct the social and economic fabric of Exeter in a pivotal year of its history.
House Historians: Trace the history of your property and uncover the stories of the people who lived within its walls a century ago.
Why the 1910 Edition is Indispensable:

This directory captures a moment in time. It is the last full year of the long Edwardian peace, a final look at a society steeped in tradition yet on the brink of profound change. For anyone with roots in Exeter, it is an absolutely essential and irreplaceable resource.

Don't let your ancestors' stories remain hidden in the past. Order your copy of Besley's Directory of Exeter & Suburbs 1910 today and unlock the secrets of their lives!