Kelly's Directory Of Hertfordshire 1899

Your Key to Victorian Hertfordshire Kelly's Directory of 1899

Unlock the doors to the past and walk the streets of Hertfordshire as they were at the close of the 19th century.

The year is 1899. Queen Victoria’s reign is drawing to a close, and a new century is on the horizon. In the towns and villages of Hertfordshire, life moves at the pace of the horse-drawn carriage and the steam train. Now, you can hold a complete snapshot of this bygone era in your hands.

Kelly's Directory of Hertfordshire 1899 is more than a book; it's a time machine. This meticulously detailed volume is an indispensable resource for anyone with a passion for local or family history. It provides a vivid, unparalleled look into the lives, livelihoods, and landscapes of the county over 120 years ago.

Inside, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Residents' Directory: Find private residents and tradesmen listed alphabetically by town and village. Locate your ancestors' names, their professions, and their exact addresses.
A Vital Commercial Directory: Explore the heart of Hertfordshire's economy. See a complete list of local businesses, from the village blacksmith and baker to the town solicitor and hotelier.
Official & Clerical Information: View a full roster of county officials, magistrates, clergy, medical practitioners, and schoolteachers, understanding the structure of the local community.
Local & Transport Information: Discover details on post offices, carriage routes, railway stations, and market days, painting a picture of daily life and travel.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: Immerse yourself in the culture of the age with authentic advertisements for patent medicines, fashionable clothing, agricultural tools, and local services.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: Trace your Hertfordshire ancestors, break down brick walls, and add rich context to your family tree.
Local Historians: Reconstruct the social and economic fabric of your town or village at a pivotal moment in history.
House Historians: Uncover the story of your home and the people who lived there before you.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic, meticulously researched detail to novels, articles, or academic papers