Kelly's Directory Of Southampton 1920

Kelly's Directory of Southampton 1920 - A Gateway to a Bygone Era

Imagine Southampton in 1920. The echoes of the Great War are still fresh, a city is healing, and the promise of the "Roaring Twenties" hangs in the air. The docks, gateway to the world, are alive with the activity of a city rebuilding its future. Now, you can walk its streets, meet its people, and uncover its secrets with this remarkable time capsule: Kelly's Directory of Southampton 1920.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this was the Google of its day—the definitive guide to life in Southampton. For family historians, it’s the key to finding your ancestors, discovering their homes on streets you can still walk today, and understanding their occupations, from shipwright to shopkeeper. For local historians, it’s a detailed map of the city's commercial and social landscape, revealing forgotten pubs, thriving businesses, and the very fabric of post-war community life.

Uncover the Secrets of 1920s Southampton:

Trace Your Family Tree: Find your relatives in the comprehensive Street Directory, which lists the head of household for nearly every address in the city. Cross-reference with the Private Residents section to locate prominent citizens and professionals.
Explore Local Commerce: Browse the Commercial Directory to discover what Southampton bought and sold. Find the names of bakers, bankers, drapers, and dock workers, and see the charming vintage advertisements that brought their businesses to life.
Understand the Era: Gain invaluable context with official listings of the City Council, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters. See the power structures and public services that shaped daily life.
Research Your Home: Ever wondered who lived in your house a century ago? This directory can provide the names and professions of its 1920 residents, connecting you directly to the history of your own four walls.
This is a faithful reproduction of a priceless historical document, capturing a unique moment in time—a city on the cusp of change, remembering its past while stepping boldly into the future