Kelly's Directory Of Walthamstow Leyton Leytonstone Snaresbrook & Wanstead 1894-1895

Step Back in Time: Unlock the World of Your Ancestors in 1890s Walthamstow & Leyton with Kelly's Directory.

Imagine the bustling, rapidly expanding suburbs of late-Victorian Essex, long before they became part of Greater London. The clatter of horse-drawn traffic on Lea Bridge Road, the chimneys of new houses dotting the landscape, and the vibrant community life centred around local shops, churches, and pubs. Now, you can unlock the door to that world. Kelly's Directory of Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, Snaresbrook & Wanstead for 1894-1895 is more than a book; it's a time machine and an indispensable tool for anyone tracing their family history in this pivotal part of North-East London.

What's Inside This Genealogical Treasure Trove?

This meticulously reproduced directory is packed with the details that bring your ancestors' lives into sharp focus. You'll discover:

A Complete Street-by-Street Directory: Find your ancestors listed as heads of household, often with their occupation or trade. Pinpoint their exact address and see who their neighbours were.

A Comprehensive Commercial Directory: Discover the tradespeople who formed the backbone of the community. Was your great-grandfather a baker on Hoe Street, a tailor in Leytonstone, or a bootmaker in Wanstead? Find their business listings here.

The Private Residents & Court Directory: A list of the gentry, clergy, professionals, and other private residents, providing invaluable clues for researching more prominent ancestors.

Essential Local Information: Build a rich picture of your ancestors' daily lives with details on:
Local churches and their incumbents
Schools, hospitals, and asylums
Post offices, banks, and insurance offices
Local officials, councillors, and magistrates
Conveyance fares, coach and omnibus routes, and railway timetables

Fascinating Victorian Advertisements: Browse period advertisements for local businesses, from drapers and chemists to furniture makers and tea merchants. These ads offer a unique and colourful glimpse into the consumer world of the 1890s.

Why This 1894-1895 Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Bridge the Census Gap: This directory perfectly fills the 10-year gap between the 1891 and 1901 censuses. It can reveal a family's move, a change in occupation, or the death of a parent, providing crucial clues for your research.

Go Beyond Names and Dates: Directories add colour and context to your family tree. You'll learn not just who your ancestors were, but how they lived and worked.

Find Elusive Ancestors: Not everyone appeared on the census. Your ancestors might be listed here, especially if they were tradespeople or moved between census nights.

Map Your Family's Story: Use the addresses found in the directory to locate your family's home on historical and modern maps, explore the neighbourhood, and understand their place within the local community.

Don't let your ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a street, a profession, and a community. Add the Kelly's Directory 1894-1895 to your research toolkit today and walk the streets of their Victorian world.