Kelly's Directory Of Anerley Penge & Beckenham 1897-1898

Kelly's Directory of Anerley Penge & Beckenham (1897-98)

Imagine the year is 1897. Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations are echoing across the Empire, and in the rapidly expanding suburbs of South London, life is unfolding on every street corner. Now, you can walk those streets yourself with this beautiful facsimile edition of Kelly's Directory.

More than just a list of names, this directory is a time capsule. It is the key to unlocking the world your ancestors knew—their neighbours, the shops they visited, the institutions that shaped their daily lives, and the very fabric of their community.

What Secrets Will You Discover?

This comprehensive volume is an indispensable guide to the people and places of Anerley, Penge, and Beckenham. It contains:

A Complete Street Directory: Systematically navigate every road, court, and alley. Discover who lived at each address, building a vivid picture of the local community.
The Court & Alley Directory: Delve into the densely populated areas often missed by other records, revealing the lives of working-class families.
Alphabetical List of Private Residents: Quickly locate individuals by name, often with their profession or title, making it a powerful tool for genealogical research.
A Classified Commercial & Trade Directory: Find the local blacksmith, the publican, the draper, or the doctor. Understand the local economy and see where your ancestors worked or shopped.
Official & Municipal Information: Gain insight into the governance of the area with details of local councils, officials, police, and clergy.
Local Institutions: Explore listings for schools, churches, hospitals, and societies, revealing the social and spiritual heart of the community.
Who Is This For?

Genealogists: Trace your family's story, locate relatives between census years, and add rich context to your family tree.
Local Historians: Research the evolution of your town, chart the growth of local businesses, and reconstruct the social landscape of Victorian England.
House Historians: Uncover the fascinating past of your own home and its former inhabitants.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic, granular detail to novels, articles, or academic studies set in the late Victorian period