Besley's Directory Of Exeter & Suburbs 1935 The Essential 1931 Census Substitute (Digital Download or CD)

Besley's Directory of Exeter & Suburbs 1935 – The Essential 1931 Census Substitute (Digital Download or CD)

Bridge the gap in your family history research. With the 1931 Census for England and Wales having been destroyed during the Second World War, this Besley's Directory of Exeter & Suburbs 1935 serves as a vital 1931 census substitute.

If you are struggling to locate ancestors in Devon between the 1921 Census and the 1939 Register, this directory provides the missing link. It offers a comprehensive snapshot of the city just four years prior to the outbreak of WWII, listing private residents, tradespeople, and civic officials.

What’s Inside? This complete facsimile includes hundreds of pages of detailed listings:

• Private Residents: An alphabetical list of heads of households (perfect for tracing where specific families lived).
• Commercial & Trade Directory: Classified listings by profession, ideal for understanding family businesses.
• Street Directory: Household listings by street name.
• Local Information: Churches, schools, and local officials of the era.

Format & Navigation This is a high-quality digital reproduction of the original book, presented as scanned images (PDF format). Please Note: Because these are exact scanned images of the original text, the content is not word-searchable.

However, due to the strict alphabetical arrangement of the original directory, navigation is straightforward. You can easily scroll through the sections to find surnames or specific trades, allowing you to reconstruct family groups and neighborhoods despite the lack of a search function.

Available Options:

• Digital Download: Instant access—start researching your family tree immediately.
• CD-ROM: A physical copy delivered to you, perfect for your archives.

Don’t let the missing 1931 Census stop your research. Use Besley's 1935 Directory to trace your Exeter ancestors today.