Kelly's Directory Of Stratford West Ham Leyton Leytonstone Forest Gate Walthamstow & Plaistow 1888-1889

Step Back in Time: Unlock Your Ancestors' Lives in Victorian East London with Kelly's Directory 1888-1889

The Essential Key to Discovering the People, Places, and Professions of Stratford, West Ham, Leyton, Leytonstone, Forest Gate, Walthamstow & Plaistow.

Were your ancestors part of the vibrant, rapidly expanding communities of East London during the late Victorian era? Did they live on a bustling street in Stratford, run a shop in Walthamstow, or work in the factories of West Ham? Now you can move beyond names and dates and walk in their footsteps.

This meticulously digitised version of Kelly's Directory of Stratford, West Ham, Leyton, Leytonstone, Forest Gate, Walthamstow & Plaistow for 1888-1889 is more than a book—it's a time machine. It provides an unparalleled snapshot of life at a pivotal moment in history, just before the close of the 19th century. For any family historian with roots in this part of what was then Essex, this directory is an indispensable tool for breaking down brick walls and adding rich, colourful detail to your family tree.

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

Street-by-Street & Court-by-Court Directory: Discover who lived at your ancestor's address! Find the names of householders, often their occupations, and their neighbours, giving you a true sense of the community they belonged to.

Commercial & Trade Directory: Uncover your ancestor's working life. Find listings for thousands of businesses and tradespeople, from bakers, brewers, and blacksmiths to drapers, engineers, and innkeepers. Perfect for understanding the local economy.

Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the prominent private citizens and their addresses. Ideal for locating gentry, professionals, and other heads of households.

Official & Local Information: Gain crucial context about your ancestor's world. This section includes:
Local government officials, councillors, and magistrates.
Listings of churches, clergy, and schools.
Post offices, postal arrangements, and carriage fares.
Banks, insurance companies, and public institutions.
Who Will Find This Directory Invaluable?

Family Historians tracing ancestors in these specific East London/Essex parishes.
Local Historians researching the social and commercial development of the area.
House Historians wanting to discover the past inhabitants of a property.
Writers and Researchers seeking authentic details for projects set in the Victorian era.

Don't let your East London ancestors remain just names on a chart. Add this essential historical resource to your collection today and watch their world come to life!