Kelly's Directory Of Surrey 1891

Kelly's Directory of Surrey 1891

The Ultimate Key to Unlocking Your Victorian Surrey Ancestors and Local History

The year is 1891. Queen Victoria reigns, and the county of Surrey is a tapestry of bustling market towns, quiet rural villages, and expanding London suburbs. Now, you can walk its streets and meet its people with this beautifully reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory of Surrey 1891.

More than just a list of names, this directory is a time capsule. It’s the definitive guide to who lived where, what they did for a living, and how their communities were structured. But we've made it even more powerful.

Inside, you will discover:

Court Directory: Details of the gentry, clergy, nobility, and local officials.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A comprehensive A-Z of businesses and tradespeople, from blacksmiths in Betchworth to drapers in Dorking.
Street Directory: For major towns like Guildford, Kingston-upon-Thames, and Croydon, allowing you to trace the history of specific properties.
Private Residents Directory: The heads of households for towns and villages across the county.
Parish & Local Information: Historical details, population figures, and information on churches and schools for every parish.
Authentic Advertisements: A fascinating glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the Victorian era.
Who is this for?

Family Historians: Trace your Surrey ancestors, discover their occupations, and build a vivid picture of their daily lives.
Local Historians: Understand the social and economic fabric of your town or village at the end of the 19th century.
House Historians: Uncover the previous owners and occupants of your period property.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic detail to your historical novels or academic work.
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