Kelly's Directory Of Redhill Reigate & Neighbourhood 1890

Kelly's Directory of Redhill, Reigate & Neighbourhood, 1890

Step Back in Time to 1890: Unlock Your Victorian Ancestors in Surrey!

Did your family walk the bustling streets of Redhill, attend market in Reigate, or live a quiet life in one of the charming Surrey villages in the late 19th century? Imagine moving beyond names and dates on a census and discovering the world your ancestors truly inhabited. Now you can.

Presenting the Kelly's Directory of Redhill, Reigate & Neighbourhood, 1890 – a vital key to unlocking the lives, livelihoods, and locations of your late Victorian ancestors. This isn't just a list; it's a time capsule of a community on the cusp of the modern era.

What Treasure Awaits Inside?
This meticulously scanned and searchable digital edition is a rich resource, packed with the details that bring family history to life. You will find:

Comprehensive Resident & Tradesmen Lists: Discover who lived where! Find private residents, commercial traders, and skilled craftsmen from bakers and blacksmiths to innkeepers and drapers.

Official & Civic Directory: Identify the pillars of the community. Listings for local council members, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters provide context for the society your ancestors were part of.

Detailed Town & Village Histories: Read fascinating contemporary descriptions of Redhill, Reigate, and surrounding parishes like Horley, Merstham, and Bletchingley. Learn about their history, landmarks, and principal industries.

Local Transport & Communications: Discover the railways, coaches, and post offices that connected your ancestors to the wider world.

Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Be transported back in time with period advertisements for local businesses, products, and services. These offer a unique and often colourful glimpse into the daily life and consumer habits of the era.

Why This Directory is an Invaluable Tool for Your Research:

Bridge the Census Gap! Perfectly positioned between the 1881 and 1891 censuses, this 1890 directory can confirm a family's residence, track movements, or identify individuals who were born, married, or died in the interim.
Add Colour to Your Family Tree: Go beyond vital records. Was your great-grandfather a grocer on High Street? Was your great-aunt a dressmaker? Discover their professions and social standing, building a richer, more detailed picture of their lives.

Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck on an ancestor? Use the directory to confirm their location, find potential relatives living nearby, or explore associated trades that might lead to new clues.

Understand Their World: Learn about the parish church they attended, the school where their children were taught, and the pubs where they socialised. Context is everything in genealogy, and this directory provides it in abundance.

Who Is This For?
This digital edition is an essential resource for:

Genealogists with family roots in Redhill, Reigate, or the surrounding Surrey villages.
Local and Social Historians researching the Victorian era in Surrey.
House Historians tracing the history of a specific property.
Anyone with a passion for the past and a connection to this beautiful part of England.
Don't let your Surrey ancestors remain just names on a chart. Add this incredible resource to your digital library today and walk in their Victorian footsteps!

Format: High-quality, searchable PDF download. Compatible with PC, Mac, and most mobile devices.