Kelly's Directory Of The Isle Of Wight 1897

Unlock Your Isle of Wight Family History in 1897

Was your family living on the Island during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year? Now you can walk their streets, visit their shops, and uncover their daily lives.

Imagine the year is 1897. The air on the Isle of Wight is thick with the celebration of Queen Victoria's 60 years on the throne. Ferries and steam trains connect the bustling towns of Cowes, Ryde, and Newport, while quieter villages nestle in the rolling countryside. This was the world your ancestors knew. Now, you can hold a piece of that world in your hands.

Kelly's Directory of the Isle of Wight 1897 is more than just a book; it's a time machine and a genealogical goldmine. It bridges the crucial gap between the 1891 and 1901 censuses, providing a detailed snapshot of life on the Island at the height of the Victorian era.

What secrets will you discover about your family?

Pinpoint Their Home: Find street-by-street listings for major towns, allowing you to locate the exact house where your ancestors lived, right down to their neighbours.

Discover Their Trade: Browse the Commercial Directory to see if your great-grandfather was a blacksmith in Brading, a grocer in Shanklin, or a boat builder in Cowes.

Identify Prominent Residents: Search the Private Resident Directory to find the landowners, professionals, and gentry who shaped the local community.

Understand Their World: Explore detailed descriptions of every parish, complete with historical notes, population statistics, information on local churches and schools, and the names of principal landowners.

Follow Their Footsteps: Discover contemporary travel details, including railway and ferry timetables, postal services, and carriage routes, showing how your ancestors connected with the wider world.

Who is this for?

Family Historians with Isle of Wight ancestry.
Genealogists seeking to enrich their family tree with social and geographical context.
Local Historians and researchers studying Victorian-era Britain.
House Historians tracing the history of a specific property.

This invaluable resource has been meticulously digitized and presented as a fully searchable PDF. Every page is scanned in high resolution, preserving the charm and detail of the original. Bookmarks and hyperlinks allow for instant navigation between sections, making your research efficient and enjoyable.

Don't let your Isle of Wight ancestors remain just names and dates. Bring their world to life. Order your copy of Kelly's Directory 1897 today and start your journey of discovery!