Kelly's Directory Of Battersea & South Lambeth 1899-1900

Step into the Gas-Lit Streets: Unlock Your Ancestors' World with Kelly's Directory of Battersea & South Lambeth (1899-1900)

Imagine London at the turn of the century. The clatter of horse-drawn carts on cobblestones, the smell of coal smoke and bakeries, and the bustling energy of a city on the cusp of a new era. What was life like for your ancestors who walked the streets of Battersea and South Lambeth in 1899? Now, you can stop imagining and start discovering. This meticulously reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory is your personal time machine, offering an unparalleled snapshot of the people, places, and professions that defined their world.

What's Inside? A Genealogist's Treasure Trove:

This isn't just a list of names; it's a detailed map of a community at a specific moment in time. Within these pages, you will find:

Private Residents Directory: A comprehensive alphabetical list of heads of households, their occupations, and their full addresses. The key to locating your family and understanding their social standing.

Commercial & Trades Directory: Discover who ran the local shops, pubs, and businesses. Was your ancestor a master tailor, a publican, or a greengrocer? Find their business listings and see the commercial landscape they navigated daily.

Street Directory: An invaluable tool for house history. See a complete list of who lived on each street, house by house. Perfect for building a picture of the neighbourhood and identifying potential relatives and neighbours.

Official & Clerical Directory: Names and addresses of local officials, doctors, clergy, and other influential figures who shaped the community.

Local Information: Details on churches, schools, public buildings, postal services, and transport links, providing the essential context for your ancestors' daily lives.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians tracing ancestors in Battersea or South Lambeth around 1900.
House Historians researching the history of a specific property.
Local Historians and students studying the social fabric of late-Victorian London.
Writers and Genealogists seeking authentic detail to bring their stories to life.