Kelly's Directory Of Sydenham & Forest Hill 1922-1923

Kelly's Directory of Sydenham & Forest Hill 1922-1923: Your Window into a Bygone Era

Step back in time to the South London suburbs of 1922. The Great War has ended, the "Roaring Twenties" are dawning, and the communities of Sydenham and Forest Hill are alive with change. This meticulously reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory is more than just a book; it's a time capsule, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life as it was lived over a century ago.

Within its pages, you will discover a world brought vividly to life:

Comprehensive Street Directory: Walk down every road and avenue. Find out who lived in each house, from the grand villas on Dartmouth Road to the terraced streets off Perry Vale. Perfect for tracing family members or uncovering the history of your own home.
Trades & Professional Directory: Need a baker, a blacksmith, or a builder? Find them all here. This complete commercial directory lists every tradesperson, shopkeeper, and professional, providing a fascinating insight into the local economy and the daily services that supported the community.
Local Officials & Institutions: Who was the vicar of St. Bartholomew's? Who sat on the local council? This section lists the names and addresses of clergymen, doctors, solicitors, schoolmasters, and public officials, painting a picture of the area's formal structure.
Fascinating Advertisements: Delve into the authentic advertisements of the period, promoting everything from "motor spirit" and corsets to local tea rooms and patent medicines. These ads are a social historian's dream, revealing the aspirations, trends, and concerns of the 1920s.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Breathe life into names on your family tree. Discover your ancestors' neighbours, their occupations, and their place in the community.
The Homeowner: Uncover the story of your house. Who were the first residents? What did the local neighbourhood look like a hundred years ago?
The Local Historian: An essential primary source for research, providing authentic, contemporary data for studies on social history, urban development, and commerce in interwar London.
The Curious Nostalgic: A wonderful journey of discovery for anyone with a love for Sydenham, Forest Hill, and the captivating charm of the past.
This is not just a directory; it is the key to unlocking the personal and local history hidden in the streets of Sydenham and Forest Hill.