Kelly's Post Office Directory Of London County Suburbs 1919

Unlock the Secrets of Post-War London: Kelly's Directory of London Suburbs, 1919

Step into a world on the cusp of change. The year is 1919. The Great War is over, and London is breathing again. The bustling suburbs, home to millions rebuilding their lives and futures, are captured in stunning detail within the pages of this indispensable volume: Kelly's Post Office Directory of London County Suburbs.

More than just a book of names and addresses, this is a time capsule. It's a key to unlocking the stories of your ancestors, the history of your house, and the very fabric of life in the capital after the most devastating conflict the world had ever known.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Street Directory: Navigate the suburbs street-by-street. Find the exact address of your ancestors and see the names of their neighbours, creating a vivid picture of the community they lived in.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Discover the local economy at your fingertips. From the family-run corner shop to the bustling factory, find where your relatives worked and the businesses that defined the high street.
Court & Private Residents Directory: Identify the prominent figures, professionals, and influential citizens who shaped the local area.
Official Information: A complete guide to local administration, including listings for churches, schools, hospitals, council officials, and public transport.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Immerse yourself in the era with charming and informative ads for everything from patent medicines and motor cars to corsets and coal. These are a vibrant, unfiltered glimpse into the aspirations and daily life of 1919.
Who Is This Directory For?

The Family Historian: An essential tool to break down brick walls, locate relatives between census years, and add rich context to your family tree.
The Local Historian: Research the evolution of your neighbourhood, trace the history of a specific building, or document the commercial life of your town.
The Social Historian: A primary source document for studying class structure, employment, and social conditions in post-WWI Britain.
Anyone with a Love for London: A fascinating journey through the streets as they were over a century ago.