Kelly's Directory Of Norfolk 1925-1926

Kelly's Directory of Norfolk 1925-1926: Your Definitive Guide to Interwar Norfolk

Step back into the Norfolk of the mid-1920s, a county navigating the new realities of the post-war world. This facsimile reprint of Kelly's Directory for 1925-1926 is not just a book; it is a time capsule, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life, business, and society nearly a century ago.

For genealogists, local historians, and researchers, this directory is an indispensable primary resource. It provides the intricate details that bring family trees and local studies to life, moving beyond names and dates to reveal the communities your ancestors inhabited.

Inside this essential volume, you will discover:

County Information: A detailed overview of Norfolk's topography, history, and administrative structure as it stood in 1925.
Town & Village Directory: Comprehensive, street-by-street and house-by-house listings for major towns like Norwich, King's Lynn, and Great Yarmouth, as well as thorough coverage of every village and hamlet.
Private Residents: An alphabetical list of heads of households, their addresses, and often their occupations.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A complete classified list of businesses and tradesmen, from blacksmiths and bakers to solicitors and seed merchants. Discover who supplied the local community and where they traded.
Court Directory: Listings of the county's gentry, clergy, and public officials, providing insight into the social hierarchy of the time.
Official Information: Details on local councils, postal services, transport links (including railways and shipping), and public institutions.
Contemporary Advertisements: A fascinating collection of period advertisements, offering a vivid glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of 1920s Norfolk.
Who is this for?

Family Historians: Trace the exact location of your Norfolk ancestors and understand their place in the community.
Local Historians: Build a detailed picture of your town or village, its key figures, and its economic landscape.
House Historians: Uncover the previous residents of your property and its history.
Social Researchers: Gain invaluable insight into the social and economic fabric of interwar Britain.