Kelly's Directory Of Folkestone Sandgate Hythe & Neighbourhood 1898-1899

Unlock Your Ancestors' World: Kelly's Directory of Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe & Neighbourhood 1898-1899

Walk the Streets of Victorian Kent. Find the Names, Places, and Stories of Your Family's Past.

Imagine standing on a cobbled street in Folkestone in 1898. The salty air from the harbour mixes with the smell of coal smoke. The clatter of horse-drawn carts echoes off the buildings. Who lived in that house? What did they do for a living? Who were their neighbours?

Now, you can find the answers.

This meticulously reproduced digital edition of Kelly's Directory of Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe & Neighbourhood (1898-1899) is your personal time machine. It's more than a list of names; it's a vivid tapestry of life at the height of the Victorian era, and an indispensable tool for any family historian with roots in this corner of Kent.

What Genealogical Treasures Await You Inside?

This comprehensive directory is packed with the details that bring your family tree to life:

Complete Street Directories: Pinpoint your ancestor's address. See who their neighbours were and build a picture of their immediate community. A powerful "census substitute" for the years between official counts.
Classified Commercial Directory: Was your great-grandfather a baker, a fisherman, a draper, or a publican? Find their business advertisement or listing and gain insight into their daily work and economic standing.
Court & Private Residents: Discover the local gentry, professionals, and influential figures who shaped the region, from magistrates and doctors to landed proprietors.
Official & Local Information: Explore the structure of the town. Find listings for the borough council, harbour officials, police, clergy, schools, and hospitals. This provides the crucial institutional backdrop to your ancestors' lives.
Fascinating Advertisements: Be transported back in time with original period advertisements for local products and services. You might even find an ad for your ancestor's own business!

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Bridge the Census Gap: Find your family in 1898-1899, filling the crucial ten-year gap between the 1891 and 1901 censuses.

Break Down Brick Walls: A clue about an occupation or a neighbour's name could be the key to unlocking the next generation.

Add Colour to Your Research: Go beyond names and dates. Understand the social world, the economy, and the physical environment your ancestors inhabited.

Don't let your family's story in Folkestone and Hythe remain a mystery. Add this essential historical resource to your collection and watch your ancestors' world unfold.