Kelly's Directory Of Northamptonshire 1898

Unlock the Secrets of Northamptonshire with Kelly's Directory

An Indispensable Guide for Genealogists, Historians, and Anyone with a Connection to the County's Past.

Imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carts on the cobblestones of Northampton, the bustle of a market day in Wellingborough, or the quiet life of a village in the Nene Valley, all as they were in 1898. This isn't a dream—it's a reality waiting within the pages of Kelly's Directory of Northamptonshire 1898.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this meticulously compiled volume is a time capsule. It's a detailed snapshot of life at the height of the late Victorian era, a world on the cusp of a new century. For anyone researching their family tree or the history of their local community, this directory is not just helpful—it's essential.

Inside this treasure trove, you will discover:

Comprehensive Court Directory: Find the county's gentry, clergy, landowners, and public officials, placing your ancestors within the social structure of the time.
Vivid Commercial & Trades Directory: Search thousands of entries for farmers, blacksmiths, drapers, innkeepers, and merchants. Discover what trades dominated your ancestors' towns and villages.
Detailed Street Directories: For major towns like Northampton, Kettering, and Daventry, navigate street-by-street to find the exact location of homes and businesses.
Parish & Village Information: Each town and village is profiled with its history, principal landowners, facilities (schools, churches, post offices), and transport links.
Fascinating Local Information: Explore details of carriers, coach services, and railway connections, understanding how people and goods moved around the county before the motorcar.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your family's footsteps. Find where they lived, what they did for a living, and who their neighbours were. Add colour and context to your family tree.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the high street of yesteryear. Research the history of your house, your street, or your entire town. Understand the local economy and community structure.
The House Historian: Uncover the story of your home by discovering its inhabitants in 1898.
Writers & Researchers: Gain authentic, first-hand details for novels, articles, or academic studies set in the Victorian era.