Kelly's Directory Of Leicestershire & Rutland 1899

Kelly's Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland 1899

Unlock the door to the Victorian world. Imagine the twilight of Queen Victoria's reign. The air is filled with the clatter of horse-drawn carts, the chug of a new-fangled automobile, and the bustle of market day. Now, you can walk the streets of 1899 Leicestershire and Rutland from the comfort of your own home.

This meticulously reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory is more than a book; it's a time capsule. It offers an unparalleled, vivid snapshot of life, business, and society at the close of the 19th century. For genealogists, it's the key to finding your ancestors not just as a name on a census, but as a person within their community—a tradesman in Loughborough, a farmer in Melton Mowbray, or a professional in the heart of Leicester.

What you will discover inside:

Comprehensive Street & Commercial Directories: Navigate the towns and villages with detailed street-by-street listings of private residents, tradesmen, and businesses. Find out who made the shoes, sold the cheese, or ran the local pub.
Private Residents Directory: Locate the county's gentry, clergy, professionals, and prominent citizens, complete with their addresses and occupations.
Court & Official Directory: Identify the key figures who shaped the region—magistrates, county officials, members of the clergy, and schoolmasters.
Village & Parish Histories: Explore fascinating descriptions of hundreds of villages, including their population, historical landmarks, landowners, postal services, and transport links.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Delight in period advertisements promoting everything from patent medicines and agricultural implements to the latest fashions, providing a colourful and authentic glimpse into the consumer culture of the day.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your family tree, break down brick walls, and add rich context to your ancestors' lives.
The Local Historian: Research the history of your town, village, or even your own house.
The Social Researcher: Gain invaluable insight into the social structure, economy, and daily life of late-Victorian England.
Anyone with a love for Leicestershire & Rutland's heritage