Kelly's Directory Of Lincolnshire 1905

Explore Lincolnshire in 1905 with Kelly's Directory

Your Essential Key to Unlocking Edwardian Family Histories, Local Trades, and Community Life.

Imagine a Lincolnshire on the cusp of the modern age. The year is 1905. King Edward VII is on the throne, horse-drawn carts still share the roads with the first automobiles, and the tight-knit communities of this historic county are thriving. Now, you can hold a piece of that world in your hands.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1905 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This meticulously detailed guide was the Google of its day, an indispensable resource for anyone living in or visiting the county. Today, it serves as an invaluable primary source for genealogists, local historians, and researchers.

Within these pages, you will discover:

Comprehensive Court & Parish Directories: Find the landed gentry, clergy, local officials, and prominent residents who shaped the county.
Detailed Town & Street Directories: Trace your ancestors by name and address. Walk down the virtual streets of Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, and Louth, seeing who lived in each house.
A Complete Commercial & Trade Directory: Discover the blacksmiths of Brigg, the drapers of Gainsborough, the farmers of the Fens, and the innkeepers of Spilsby. See the businesses that formed the backbone of the local economy.
Fascinating Local Information: Get a snapshot of each parish with details on its churches, schools, population, and public transport connections.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Delve into the charming and often elaborate ads for products and services of the Edwardian era, from patent medicines to the latest fashions.
Who is this for?

Family Historians: Break down brick walls in your research by locating relatives between census years.
Local Historians: Build a vivid picture of life in your town or village over a century ago.
House Historians: Uncover the previous owners and occupants of your property.
Authors & Researchers: Add authentic detail and context to your historical writing or academic work