Kelly's Directory Of Huntingdonshire 1914

Kelly's Directory of Huntingdonshire 1914 A Timeless Snapshot on the Eve of the Great War

Step back in time to the Huntingdonshire of 1914. This isn't just a directory; it's a portal to the final year of the Edwardian era, a meticulously detailed record of a county poised on the brink of unimaginable change. Published by the esteemed Frederick Kelly & Co., this volume is an indispensable primary source for genealogists, local historians, and researchers.

Within its pages, you will find a comprehensive picture of life in Huntingdonshire before the First World War. This edition holds a unique poignancy, capturing the names of tradesmen, gentry, and residents whose lives were about to be irrevocably altered by the coming conflict.

Key Features Include:

Court Directory: A list of the county's gentry, clergy, magistrates, and other principal private residents, offering a glimpse into the social hierarchy of the time.
Commercial & Trades Directory: An exhaustive A-Z listing of every tradesperson and business, from the village blacksmith and grocer to the mill owner and solicitor.
Street Directory: Detailed, house-by-house listings for the major towns of Huntingdon, St. Ives, St. Neots, Ramsey, and Godmanchester, allowing you to walk the streets as they were.
Official Information: Names and addresses of county and local council officials, post offices, schools, doctors, and public institutions.
Parish Information: Historical and demographic details for every parish within the county