Kelly's Directory Of Northumberland 1914

Unlock the Secrets of Northumberland in 1914: A Time Capsule from the Eve of the Great War

Imagine holding a snapshot of Northumberland, frozen in time. This is the 1914 edition of Kelly's Directory, a rich and evocative portrait of the county as it stood on the very cusp of a new and tumultuous era. Before the world was reshaped by the First World War, life in Northumberland carried on with a rhythm and character now lost to time. This directory is your portal to that world.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this is a living document of a community. Within its pages, you will walk the streets of bustling market towns and quiet rural villages, meeting the people who defined them.

What's Inside?

Comprehensive Street Directories: For major towns like Newcastle, Morpeth, and Alnwick, find a house-by-house, street-by-street listing of the head of each household.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of individuals throughout the county, complete with their occupations and addresses.
Classified Commercial Directory: The complete guide to local commerce. Find blacksmiths in Bellingham, drapers in Hexham, and fishermen in Seahouses.
Official & Court Information: Details on County and Borough Councils, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters.
Transport & Communications: Information on railways, post offices, and carriers, showing how the county was connected.
Authentic Advertisements: Original period ads for everything from patent medicines to horse-drawn carriages, offering a charming and insightful look into the daily life and consumer culture of 1914.
Who Is This For?

The Family Historian: Trace your Northumberland ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and discover their professions. Build a vivid picture of their lives.
The Local History Enthusiast: Understand the social and commercial fabric of your town or village. See which businesses thrived and who the community leaders were.
The House Detective: Research the history of your property and find out who lived there over a century ago.
The Genealogist & Academic Researcher: An indispensable primary source for social and economic research of the early 20th century.
This 1914 edition is particularly poignant. It is the final, peaceful record of a generation of young men and a way of life that would be irrevocably altered by the events that followed. It is not just a directory; it is a memorial to a world on the brink.