Pike's Directory Blue Book Of Folkestone Hythe & Sandgate 1898-1899

Pike's Directory Blue Book Of Folkestone, Hythe & Sandgate 1898-1899 - A Genealogical Time Capsule

Step through a doorway into the vibrant, gas-lit world of late-Victorian Kent. For the family historian with roots in Folkestone, Hythe, or Sandgate, this isn't just a book—it's a time machine. The Pike's Directory Blue Book for 1898-1899 offers an unparalleled, street-level view of the community your ancestors knew, just before the dawn of a new century.

This meticulously compiled directory is more than a simple list of names; it's a detailed social and commercial map of life in 1898. It provides the crucial context that turns names and dates on a chart into real people with homes, jobs, and neighbours.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Residential Listings: Find your ancestors by name, discover their exact address, and uncover their occupation or social standing. Was your great-grandfather a fisherman, a domestic servant, a shopkeeper, or a professional? This is where you find out.

Detailed Commercial & Trade Directory: Explore the economic heart of the towns. Locate the businesses your ancestors frequented or worked for, from the local baker and blacksmith to solicitors, hoteliers, and shipping agents. The advertisements alone are a fascinating glimpse into the products and services of the day.

Invaluable Street Directory: Who were your ancestors' neighbours? This section allows you to build a picture of their immediate community, street by street. Discover the family-run shops, the grand houses, and the humble cottages that formed their world.

Official & Local Information: Find listings for local council members, clergy, doctors, schoolmasters, and public officials, helping you understand the power structures and community leaders of the time.

Who Is This For?

Genealogists tracing family lines in Folkestone, Hythe, or Sandgate.
Local Historians researching the development and social fabric of the Kent coast.
House Historians wanting to discover the past residents of a specific property.
Anyone with a love for Victorian history and a connection to this beautiful part of England.

This 1898-1899 edition captures a unique moment in time, on the cusp of the 20th century. Don't let your ancestors' stories remain hidden in the past. Add this essential resource to your genealogy toolkit and walk in their footsteps today.