Kelly's Post Office Directory Of London County Suburbs 1917

Kelly's Post Office Directory of London County Suburbs, 1917: Your Time Capsule to Wartime London

Step back in time to the London of 1917. The Great War rages on the continent, but life in the sprawling suburbs continues with a unique blend of resilience, tradition, and profound change. This meticulously compiled edition of Kelly's Post Office Directory is more than just a book; it is a priceless snapshot of a world on the cusp of modernity. It is your key to unlocking the stories, streets, and souls of Londoners during one of the most pivotal years in modern history.

What You'll Discover Inside:
This comprehensive volume is an indispensable research tool, packed with the details that bring the past to life. Find:

Complete Street Directories: A full, street-by-street listing of households and businesses for every suburb covered within the London County boundary. Perfect for locating an ancestor's home or tracing the history of your house.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of heads of households, their occupations, and their full addresses. Discover the doctors, merchants, clerks, and artists who made up the community.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen, from bakers and butchers to ironmongers and insurance agents. Understand the commercial landscape of your local area.
Official Information: Details of local officials, churches, schools, hospitals, and public transport, providing crucial context for daily life.
Fascinating Advertisements: Period advertisements for products and services of the era, offering a vivid and often charming insight into the culture and consumerism of 1917.
An Indispensable Tool For:

Genealogists & Family Historians: Pinpoint your ancestors' addresses, discover their professions, and build a richer picture of their lives on the Home Front.
Local & House Historians: Research the evolution of your street, suburb, or building and learn about its former inhabitants.
Social Historians & Academics: Gain invaluable primary source material on the social and economic structure of suburban London during the First World War.
Collectors & Nostalgics: Own an authentic, tangible piece of London's history—a fascinating document to browse and treasure.
Why 1917 is Special:
This directory captures London at a unique moment. With many men away at war, you'll find evidence of women entering the workforce in new roles. The listings reflect a community under strain but carrying on, making this an exceptionally poignant and historically significant record.