Kelly's Directory Of Woodford Wanstead & Snaresbrook 1903

Kelly's Directory of Woodford Wanstead & Snaresbrook 1903

Imagine the year is 1903. The new century is dawning, King Edward VII reigns over a Britain at the zenith of its power, and the leafy suburbs of Woodford, Wanstead, and Snaresbrook are thriving communities. Now, you can walk those streets again with this definitive and beautifully preserved Kelly's Directory.

More than a simple list of names, this directory was the Google of its day—the essential tool for navigating daily life. Today, it serves as an invaluable primary source, offering a unique and intimate window into the social fabric, commerce, and architecture of the area over 120 years ago.

Who will treasure this book?

The Family Historian: Trace your ancestors and pinpoint their exact homes. Discover their occupations—from the local clerk to the master carpenter—and build a vivid picture of their lives.
The Local Historian: Map the commercial landscape of the era. Research the evolution of your high street, identify long-forgotten shops and pubs, and understand the structure of local government and society.
The Homeowner: Uncover the story of your house. Find out who lived there before you, what their profession was, and how your property fitted into the Edwardian neighbourhood.
The Writer & Researcher: Gain authentic context for your novel, thesis, or documentary with reliable, first-hand data on everything from railway timetables to the local gentry.
What secrets will you discover inside?

A Complete Street Directory: A house-by-house, street-by-street listing of virtually every private resident in the three districts.
A Commercial & Trades Directory: Find every butcher, baker, grocer, draper, and blacksmith, neatly classified by trade.
The Court Directory: A list of local gentry, professionals, and influential citizens.
Official Information: Names and addresses of local councillors, medical officers, clergy, and schoolmasters.
Local Institutions & Amenities: Details on churches, schools, hospitals, postal services, and transport links, including local railway information.
Vivid Period Advertisements: Browse charming and persuasive ads for products and services of the day, from "miracle cures" to the latest in horse-drawn carriage technology