Kelly's Directory Of London 1974

A London Frozen in Time: The 1974 Kelly's Directory

Step back into a London of flickering candlelight, the three-day week, and the final, glittering echoes of glam rock. This is the London of 1974, captured in its entirety by the definitive guide of its era: Kelly's Directory of London.

Before the internet, before mobile phones, this was the essential key to the city. More than just a list of names and numbers, it's a complete social and commercial fingerprint of the metropolis at a pivotal moment in its history. It's a time machine between two covers, offering a tangible link to the streets, shops, and lives of a generation.

Inside, you will discover:

A Street-by-Street Atlas: Navigate London's roads, from bustling high streets to quiet cul-de-sacs, with listings of private households and their principal occupants.
A Commercial Census: Find thousands of businesses, from iconic department stores to family-run butchers, tailors, and engineers. See what trade was practiced where and who the major commercial players were.
The Machinery of the City: A complete directory of public officials, government offices, hospitals, schools, places of worship, and public institutions.
A Glimpse of Daily Life: Advertisements for products and services of the day, offering a fascinating and often charming insight into the culture and consumerism of the mid-1970s.
An Invaluable Resource For:

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your London ancestors, discover their professions, and build a vivid picture of their neighbourhood.
Local Historians & Researchers: An unparalleled primary source for studying the social and economic fabric of 1970s London.
Nostalgics & Collectors: Relive memories, look up your childhood home, your first school, or that long-gone favourite pub. A true collector's piece of Londoniana.