Kelly's Directory Of Hartlepool & West Hartlepool 1885

Step Back in Time to Victorian Hartlepool with Kelly's Directory 1885

The year is 1885. The twin towns of Hartlepool and West Hartlepool are thriving centres of shipbuilding, trade, and industry. Now, you can walk their streets, meet their people, and uncover their secrets with this definitive guide: Kelly's Directory of Hartlepool & West Hartlepool 1885.

More than just a list of names, this meticulously detailed directory is a captivating snapshot of a community at the height of the Victorian era. It's an indispensable resource for anyone researching their family tree, exploring local history, or simply fascinated by the past.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

Comprehensive Street Directory: A complete list of streets, with the head of each household and their occupation listed house-by-house.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Find every business, from anchor smiths and shipwrights to grocers and drapers, perfect for understanding the town's industrial landscape.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the town's prominent citizens, gentry, and professionals.
Court & Official Directory: Details of local government officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and other public figures.
Local Information: Fascinating details on schools, churches, banks, post offices, railways, docks, and public transport.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A colourful collection of period ads promoting local goods and services, offering a unique glimpse into the commerce of the day.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: The perfect tool to locate ancestors between census years, confirm addresses, and learn their professions.
Local Historians: Build a vivid picture of Victorian Hartlepool's social structure, economy, and urban development.
Residents & Curious Minds: Discover the history of your own street or house and connect with the heritage of your town