Kelly's Directory Of Ipswich 1906

Step Back in Time: Unlock Your Ipswich Ancestors in the 1906 Kelly's Directory

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Edwardian Ipswich. The air is filled with the rumble of horse-drawn carts, the clang of the shipyards, and the chatter of merchants. Who lived on your street? What was your great-grandfather's trade? Where did the family buy their bread?

The Kelly's Directory of Ipswich 1906 is your time machine. This isn't just a book; it's a complete snapshot of life in your town on the eve of a new era. More than a simple list of names, this invaluable primary source provides the context that brings your family history to life, helping you break down brick walls and build a vivid picture of your ancestors' world.

What's Inside? A Treasure Trove of Genealogical Data:

Street-by-Street Directory: The heart of the directory. Find every street in Ipswich, listed alphabetically with house numbers and the name of the head of household at each address. Pinpoint exactly where your family lived!
Commercial Directory: Discover what Ipswich was famous for. An alphabetical list of traders and merchants, from bakers, butchers, and blacksmiths to solicitors, innkeepers, and tailors. Find your ancestor's profession and see their business listed.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the town's prominent private citizens, gentry, and professionals, along with their addresses. Perfect for finding the more well-to-do members of your family tree.
Official & Court Directory: A comprehensive guide to the town's infrastructure, including local council officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and bankers.
Fascinating Local Information: Explore details on the Post Office, banking hours, transport links (including railway and steamboat services), and public institutions.
Authentic Advertisements: Be captivated by period advertisements for local businesses, offering a unique and charming glimpse into the products and services of the day.
Who is this for?

Family Historians with Ipswich roots.
Local and Social Historians researching Edwardian England.
House Historians tracing the history of a specific property.
Anyone who loves the history of Suffolk and wants to connect with the past.
Don't just read about history—hold it in your hands. Add the Kelly's Directory of Ipswich 1906 to your collection and discover the stories waiting to be told.