Kelly's Directory Of Walthamstow Leyton Leytonstone & Snaresbrook 1890-1891

Step Back in Time to Victorian Walthamstow & Leyton: Discover Your Ancestors in the 1890-1891 Kelly's Directory

Did your family walk the bustling streets of Victorian Walthamstow, Leyton, or Leytonstone? Were they shopkeepers on the High Road, craftsmen in a local workshop, or residents in a growing suburban terrace? Now you can unlock their world.

This meticulously reproduced edition of Kelly's Directory of Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone & Snaresbrook for 1890-1891 is more than just a book; it's a time machine. It offers a captivating snapshot of life at the dawn of the last decade of Queen Victoria's reign, providing the crucial details that bring your family tree to life.

What's Inside This Genealogical Treasure?
Kelly's Directories were the Victorian equivalent of a search engine and phone book combined. This volume is packed with invaluable information for any family historian:

Street-by-Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets, house by house, naming the head of household or business at each address. Pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived!

Commercial Directory: A comprehensive list of traders and professions, from bakers and butchers to drapers and dentists. Discover your ancestor's trade and see their business listed alongside their contemporaries.

Private Residents Directory (Court Directory): A listing of private citizens, often including gentry, clergy, and other prominent residents.

Official & Local Information: Find details on local councils, magistrates, police, medical officers, and clergy. Understand the civic structure that shaped your ancestors' daily lives.

Institutions & Amenities: Listings for churches, schools, chapels, and their respective officials. Discover where your family worshipped or where the children went to school.

Transport & Communication: Details on omnibus routes, railway stations, and postal services, painting a picture of how people connected and travelled.

Fascinating Advertisements: Period advertisements for local businesses, medicines, and services add incredible colour and context to the social and economic landscape of the time.

Who Is This For?

This indispensable resource is perfect for:

Genealogists researching family in Northeast London.
Local Historians exploring the development of Walthamstow and Leyton.
House Historians tracing the past occupants of a property.
Anyone with roots in the area wanting to connect with their heritage on a personal, tangible level.
Why You'll Love It:

Move beyond names and dates. This directory allows you to place your ancestors in a specific location and community. Find their neighbours, understand their local economy, and walk the very streets they knew, all from the comfort of your home. It's the key to turning a list of ancestors into a living, breathing family story.