Pike's Directory Blue Book Of Folkestone Hythe & Sandgate 1897-1898

Step Back in Time to Victorian Kent: Pike's Directory Blue Book Of Folkestone, Hythe & Sandgate 1897-1898

Are your family roots anchored in the vibrant, sea-sprayed towns of Folkestone, Hythe, or Sandgate? Do you wonder what life was like for your ancestors in the late Victorian era, in the years between the census counts?

Now you can walk the streets they walked, meet the people they knew, and understand the world they inhabited. Introducing the Pike's Directory Blue Book for 1897-1898—your personal time machine to the heart of Kentish coastal life over 125 years ago.

More Than Just a List of Names

Published by the esteemed J. Pike, this "Blue Book" was the definitive annual guide to the region's residents and commerce. It's not just a directory; it's a snapshot of a community at a specific moment in history. For the genealogist, it's an indispensable tool that transforms names and dates into living, breathing stories.

What Treasures Await You Inside?

This high-quality, searchable digital scan contains a wealth of information to break down your brick walls:

Discover Your Ancestors: Find your family members listed in the comprehensive Alphabetical Directory of Private Residents, complete with their house names or street numbers.

Explore Their World of Work: Was your great-grandfather a fisherman in Hythe, a draper in Folkestone, or a builder in Sandgate? The Commercial and Trade Directory lists businesses and tradespeople by profession, giving you incredible insight into their daily lives.

Walk Down Their Street: The invaluable Street Directory allows you to pinpoint your ancestor's exact address and discover who lived next door, across the road, and down the lane. Build a vivid picture of their immediate neighbourhood and social circle.

Understand the Local Landscape: Identify the doctors who treated them, the clergymen who preached to them, and the council members who governed their town through detailed lists of local officials and professionals.

Immerse Yourself in Victorian Life: Authentic period advertisements for local merchants, descriptions of public buildings, and transport timetables bring the sights, sounds, and commerce of 1897 to life.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

This directory provides the crucial year-by-year detail that census records simply cannot. It can confirm a family's residence between census years, reveal a previously unknown occupation, or provide the clue needed to distinguish between two people with the same name.

Don't let your Kentish ancestors remain just names on a chart. Add colour, context, and location to their story. Add Pike's Blue Book 1897-1898 to your research library today and unlock the secrets of your family's past!