Kelly's Directory Of Lincolnshire 1885

Kelly's Directory 1885

Your Time Machine to the People, Places, and Professions of a Bygone Era.

Imagine the year is 1885. Queen Victoria reigns over an empire, the clatter of horseshoes on cobblestones echoes through market towns, and the great cathedrals of Lincoln have already stood for nearly eight centuries. Now, you can walk the streets of Victorian Lincolnshire and meet its people.

This is not just a book; it is a key. The Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1885 is an exhaustive and fascinating snapshot of the county at the height of the Industrial Revolution. More than a simple list, it is a detailed portrait of a living, breathing community—its farmers, merchants, artisans, and gentry.

Within this invaluable volume, you will discover:

Court Directory (Private Residents): A comprehensive listing of private residents, from the landed gentry in their country manors to the clerics, professionals, and tradesmen forming the backbone of local society. Perfect for tracing your ancestors and understanding their social standing.
Commercial & Trade Directory: The complete guide to Victorian commerce. Find every shopkeeper, innkeeper, blacksmith, and miller. See what businesses thrived in towns like Grimsby, Boston, Louth, and Gainsborough, and understand the local economy.
Official & Local Government Information: Details on the courts, local councils, clergy, and public officials, providing a clear picture of the county's administrative structure.
Transport & Communication: Discover the vital railway connections, stagecoach routes, and postal services that linked the sprawling, rural county to the rest of the nation.
Contemporary Advertisements & Maps: Authentic period advertisements offer a unique glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the time. Included maps help you navigate the county as it was then.
Who is this for?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Go beyond the census to find your ancestors' occupations, addresses, and neighbours, building a richer picture of their daily lives.
Local & Social Historians: An essential primary source for researching the social fabric, economic development, and community structure of 19th-century Lincolnshire.
House Historians: Trace the history of your property and uncover the stories of those who lived there before you.
Writers & Researchers: Infuse your work with authentic detail, from the names of pubs to the professions of a market town's residents