Kelly's Directory Of Liverpool & Suburbs 1966

Kelly's Directory of Liverpool & Suburbs 1966: Your Time Machine to the Heart of the Merseybeat Era

Step back in time to 1966, a pivotal year when Liverpool was not just the capital of the North, but the cultural capital of the world. The Beatles were conquering the globe, the city's docks were still bustling, and the Mersey ferry 'cross the Mersey was a daily reality for thousands. Now, you can hold a piece of that vibrant history in your hands.

This is the Kelly's Directory of Liverpool & Suburbs, 1966—more than just a book, it's a comprehensive snapshot of life on the Mersey. An indispensable resource for family historians, a treasure trove for local researchers, and a powerful trip down memory lane for anyone who loves Liverpool.

What's Inside? A Complete Guide to 1960s Liverpool
This meticulously compiled volume is your key to unlocking the city as it was. Within its durable covers, you will find:

A Complete Street Directory: A street-by-street, house-by-house listing of private residents. Discover who lived at your childhood home, trace the addresses of your ancestors, and see the names of the neighbours who formed the backbone of the community.
A Commercial & Trades Directory: An alphabetical and classified list of every business, from the corner newsagent and local pub to major shipping firms and factories. Find out where your grandfather worked, research the history of a local shop, or get a true sense of the city's commercial landscape.
Official & Civic Information: A detailed listing of Liverpool's official machinery, including Members of Parliament, city councillors, aldermen, and key officials. Plus, directories for churches, schools, hospitals, public institutions, and emergency services.
Fascinating Vintage Advertisements: Page after page of authentic period ads, offering a vivid and often charming window into the consumer culture, fashions, and services of the day. These are not just ads; they are historical artifacts.
Local Maps & Transport Information: Includes essential maps for navigating the city and its suburbs, as well as details on bus, train, and ferry routes that kept Liverpool moving.
Who Is This Directory For?
For the Family Historian: Move beyond names and dates. Pinpoint your ancestors' exact address, discover their professions, and understand the neighbourhood they lived in. Bring your family tree to life with rich, contextual detail.
For the Local Historian & Researcher: Whether you're studying urban development, social change, or the economic history of the port, this directory provides primary source data that is unavailable anywhere else. Trace the evolution of a street, research a long-gone business, or map the social fabric of the city.
For the Nostalgic Scouser: Revisit the Liverpool of your youth. Look up your old school, the first place you worked, or the corner shop where you bought your sweets. This is a powerful and personal connection to the past, guaranteed to spark memories and stories