Western Mail's Directory Of Cardiff & Suburbs 1909

Step Back in Time to Edwardian Cardiff: The Western Mail Directory 1909

Unlock the secrets of your city, your street, and your family with this definitive guide to the bustling capital of Wales on the eve of the Great War.

Imagine Cardiff in 1909. The city is at the zenith of its power, the coal port that fueled the world. The grand arcades of Queen Street are filled with shoppers, horse-drawn trams rattle along the new suburbs, and the air in the docks is thick with ambition and enterprise. Now, you can walk those streets and meet the people who made the city what it was.

The Western Mail's Directory of Cardiff & Suburbs 1909 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This meticulously reproduced facsimile is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about local and family history. It provides a breathtakingly detailed snapshot of life in Edwardian Cardiff, listing residents, tradesmen, and officials with an accuracy that no other document can match.

Inside, you will discover:

A Complete Street-by-Street Directory: Find out who lived at your house, your neighbour's house, or any address in Cardiff and its surrounding suburbs in 1909.
A Comprehensive Commercial & Trades Directory: From master mariners and coal exporters to bakers, drapers, and publicans, discover the thousands of businesses that formed the city's economic backbone.
The Court Directory: A listing of private residents, gentry, professionals, and civic leaders, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city's social hierarchy.
Official Information: Details on local councils, magistrates, churches, schools, and public institutions.
Authentic Period Advertisements: A captivating collection of ads for products, services, and remedies of the day, providing colour and context to the lives of Edwardian Cardiffians.
Who is this for?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your Cardiff ancestors, pinpoint their homes and workplaces, and build a vivid picture of their daily lives.
Local Historians & Researchers: Study the social and commercial geography of a major industrial city at its peak.
Homeowners & House Historians: Uncover the story of your property and its former inhabitants.
Anyone with a Love for Cardiff: A perfect nostalgic journey and a unique gift for anyone connected to the Welsh capital.