Kelly's Directory Of Bromley Bickley Chislehurst & Orpington 1918-1919

Kelly's Directory of Bromley Beckenham Chislehurst & Orpington 1918-1919 A Time Capsule from the End of the Great War

Step back into a pivotal moment in history with this fascinating reprint of Kelly's Directory for the Bromley area, covering the years 1918-1919. This isn't just a book; it's a time capsule capturing the lives, streets, and businesses of a community on the cusp of a new era, as the Great War ended and the world began to rebuild.

Published at a time of immense social change, this directory provides an unparalleled, street-by-street snapshot of life in Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst, and Orpington. It's an indispensable primary source for anyone researching their family history, exploring local heritage, or understanding the fabric of post-war Edwardian England.

Inside, you will discover:

Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of heads of households, their occupations, and their addresses. Perfect for tracing ancestors and discovering who lived in your street.
Commercial & Trade Directory: A comprehensive guide to local businesses, from grocers and drapers to blacksmiths and bankers. Understand the local economy and find the shops where your ancestors shopped.
Street Directory: A complete listing of streets, with the names of their occupants house-by-house. Ideal for historians and genealogists looking to build a precise picture of a neighbourhood.
Official Information: Details of local councils, officials, public institutions, churches, schools, and transport services, including the crucial railway connections that shaped the area's growth.
Court & Postal Information: Local court schedules, postal routes, and other essential administrative data.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: Unlock the stories of your ancestors who lived and worked in the Bromley area during this historic period.
Local Historians: Gain a vivid insight into the social and economic landscape of your town at the end of WWI.
Researchers & Students: An authentic, contemporary resource for academic studies into early 20th-century Britain.
Homeowners & Residents: Discover the history of your house and your street, and connect with the past of your community.
This unique edition, covering the very end of the war and the beginning of peace, offers a poignant look at a world in transition. See the names of men returning from the front, the businesses adapting to peacetime, and the community structures that held society together.

Add this essential piece of Kent's history to your collection and unlock the secrets of the past