Tilley's Directory & Almanack Of Ledbury 1931

Tilley's Directory & Almanack of Ledbury, 1931 - A Complete Snapshot of a Market Town

Step back in time to 1931 and explore the historic market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire, with this essential reproduction of Tilley's Directory & Almanack. An indispensable resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone with a love for the past, this fascinating book provides a complete and detailed snapshot of life in Ledbury between the wars.

More than just a list of names, this directory is a time capsule. Discover who lived on your street, what trades were practised, and who ran the town's shops and services. It's the perfect key to unlocking the stories of your ancestors and understanding the fabric of the community they lived in.

Inside this invaluable resource, you will find:

A Complete Street Directory: Listings of private residents, house by house, allowing you to trace families and map the town's population.
A Commercial & Trade Directory: A comprehensive guide to Ledbury's businesses, from banks and breweries to bakers, blacksmiths, and dressmakers. Discover the commercial heart of the town.
Official Information: Details of local council members, officials, clergy, doctors, dentists, and public institutions, including schools and churches.
The Almanack Section: Practical information for the year 1931, including a calendar, postal rates, railway timetables, and tide tables, giving a true sense of the era's daily life.
Period Advertisements: A wonderful collection of contemporary adverts for local and national products, offering a vivid glimpse into the fashions, technologies, and concerns of the day