Kelly's Directory Of Ealing Acton Hanwell Brentford Gunnersbury & Chiswick 1889-1890

Kelly's Directory of Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Gunnersbury & Chiswick, 1889-90

Unlock the secrets of Victorian West London with this definitive historical guide. A primary source for genealogists, local historians, and anyone fascinated by the past.

Transport yourself to the bustling, gaslit streets of West London at the height of the Victorian era. This meticulously reproduced facsimile of Kelly's Directory for 1889-90 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life in the districts of Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Gunnersbury, and Chiswick.

Before the age of telephone directories and the internet, Kelly's was the essential resource for finding people, places, and businesses. Today, it serves as an invaluable key to unlocking your family's history or uncovering the story of your local area.

Inside this fascinating volume, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Street Directory: A detailed, street-by-street listing of private residents and their occupations. Find out who lived in your house in 1889!
A Commercial & Trade Directory: An alphabetical list of traders and professions, from grocers and drapers to engineers and solicitors. Explore the commercial landscape that powered the community.
A Court Directory: Listings of the gentry, clergy, and other influential residents, providing insight into the social hierarchy of the time.
Official Local Information: Names and addresses of local council officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters.
Essential Local Data: Information on churches, schools, post offices, transport links (including the ever-expanding railway), and public institutions.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A captivating collection of period advertisements for products and services, offering a unique glimpse into the consumer culture of the late 19th century.
Who is this for?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your ancestors, pinpoint their addresses, and discover their professions.
Local & House Historians: Research the evolution of your neighbourhood or the previous occupants of your home.
Social Historians & Researchers: A rich primary source for studying suburban development, social structures, and commerce in late-Victorian England.
Descendants & Nostalgics: A perfect gift for anyone with a personal connection to these historic West London districts.