Kelly's Directory Of Lincolnshire 1913

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913

Your Essential Guide to the County on the Eve of the Great War

Imagine Lincolnshire not as you know it, but as it was in 1913. A world of horse-drawn carts trundling through cobbled market squares, of bustling ports on the Wash, and of quiet, expansive fens under a vast sky. It was a world poised on the brink of unimaginable change, the final year of a long-standing peace.

Now, you can hold that world in your hands.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1913 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This meticulously detailed guide offers a complete snapshot of life, trade, and society across the entire county just before the First World War would forever alter its landscape. For anyone with family ties to Lincolnshire or a passion for local history, this is an indispensable resource.

What You'll Discover Inside:
This comprehensive directory is a treasure trove of information, providing an unparalleled view into the past. You will find:

Private Residents Directory: A complete alphabetical listing of heads of households for every town and village. Find your ancestors and discover their neighbours, creating a vivid picture of the community they lived in.
Commercial & Trades Directory: The definitive guide to who did what, and where. Need to find a blacksmith in Grantham, a draper in Louth, or a fishmonger in Boston? It’s all here. Perfect for understanding the local economy and the trades that sustained it.
Court Directory (The Gentry & Professionals): A listing of the county’s landed gentry, clergy, doctors, solicitors, and public officials, offering a fascinating glimpse into the social hierarchy of the Edwardian era.
Official & Local Information: Details on post offices, banks, churches, schools, and local government officials. This section provides the structural framework of daily life in 1913.
Transport & Communication: Information on railway companies, carriers, and coach services, showing how people and goods moved around the county before the age of the motorcar.
Vivid Advertisements: Page after page of authentic advertisements for local businesses, from "quack" remedies and agricultural implements to newfangled inventions. These ads provide colour, context, and often a touch of humour.
Who Is This Directory For?
Genealogists: Go beyond names and dates. Discover your ancestor's occupation, their exact address, and the social context of their lives. This directory is the perfect companion to census records.
Local & House Historians: Trace the history of your village, street, or even your own house. See who lived there and what businesses operated nearby over a century ago.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic, rich detail to your novels, articles, or academic papers. Know the names of the pubs, the types of shops, and the key figures in any Lincolnshire town.
Anyone with Lincolnshire Roots: The perfect gift to connect with your heritage and explore the county your family called home.
Why the 1913 Edition is So Special
This edition captures a unique moment in history. It is the last full record of a generation of young men whose lives would be irrevocably changed by the impending war. It preserves a way of life that, in many ways, was about to disappear forever