Kelly's Post Office Directory Of London County Suburbs 1904

Kelly's Post Office Directory of London County Suburbs, 1904

Imagine a London on the cusp of the modern era. Horse-drawn omnibuses share the road with the first motorcars, and the quiet villages on the city's fringe are transforming into bustling suburbs. This is the world captured in exquisite detail within the pages of Kelly's Post Office Directory for 1904.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this directory is a time capsule. It’s an indispensable key that unlocks the social and commercial fabric of London's outer reaches at a pivotal moment in history. For the genealogist, it’s the thrill of finding an ancestor's name, their profession, and their exact address. For the local historian, it’s the story of a community, its shops, its schools, and its leaders.

Inside this remarkable volume, you will discover:

A Complete Street Directory: A house-by-house guide to the inhabitants of each street, often including their occupation—a priceless resource for building a picture of daily life.
A Professional & Trades Directory: Find every butcher, baker, candlestick maker, doctor, lawyer, and architect serving the community. See where your ancestors shopped and worked.
The Court Directory: A listing of the county's gentry, clergy, and other notable private residents, offering a glimpse into the upper echelons of society.
Official & Institutional Information: From local council members and magistrates to the locations of post offices, schools, hospitals, and places of worship.
Conveyance Section: Details on railway stations, tram routes, and other transport links that connected these suburbs to the heart of the metropolis.
An Essential Resource For:

Family Historians & Genealogists: Pinpoint your ancestors' homes and learn about their neighbourhood and livelihood.
House Historians: Uncover the story of your property and its former occupants.
Local Historians & Researchers: Build a detailed picture of the social and economic landscape of Edwardian suburbia.
Writers & Academics: Add authentic, richly-detailed context to novels, articles, or studies of the period.