Kelly's Directory Of Ipswich 1899-1900

Step into Victorian Ipswich: Kelly's Directory 1899-1900

Your Time Machine to Turn-of-the-Century Suffolk. Unlock the World Your Ancestors Knew.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Ipswich at the very end of Queen Victoria's reign. The clang of the blacksmith's hammer, the chatter from the market square, the rumble of a horse-drawn carriage on Princes Street. Your ancestors lived here. They worked, shopped, and built their lives in this bustling port town. Now, you can open the door to their world.

Kelly's Directory of Ipswich 1899-1900 is far more than a simple list of names; it's a vibrant snapshot of life on the cusp of a new century. It’s the essential resource for any family historian with roots in Ipswich, providing the crucial details that bring your family tree to life.

What Treasures Await You Inside?

Comprehensive Resident Directory: Find your ancestors listed alphabetically. Discover their full name, their exact street address, and—most importantly—their occupation. Was your great-grandfather a dockworker, a shopkeeper, a clerk, or a master mariner?

Street-by-Street Guide: Explore every neighbourhood in Ipswich. Look up an address to see not only who lived there but also who their neighbours were. Uncover potential relatives, map the local community, and understand the social landscape of your family's street.

Commercial & Trade Directory: Delve into the economic heart of the town. Search by trade to find the businesses where your ancestors may have worked or shopped. From bakers and brewers to solicitors and shipbuilders, see the commercial fabric of Victorian Ipswich laid bare.

Official & Local Information: Gain invaluable context with detailed listings of town officials, council members, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters. Plus, you'll find fascinating descriptions of local institutions, transport links (including railways and post offices), and the town's history itself.

Why the 1899-1900 Edition is Indispensable:

This directory is the perfect "census substitute." Published just before the 1901 census, it's an invaluable tool for confirming family details between the 1891 and 1901 census years. It captures a unique moment in time—the twilight of the Victorian era, just before the sweeping changes of the 20th century.

Don't let your Ipswich ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a world to live in. Add Kelly's Directory of Ipswich 1899-1900 to your research library and watch your family history unfold!