Kelly's Directory Of Cheshire 1934

Unlock the Secrets of Cheshire in 1934: Your Essential Guide to a Bygone Era

Step back in time and walk the streets of Cheshire as they were in 1934. Whether you're tracing your family tree or exploring local history, this directory is your key to the past.

Imagine a Cheshire before motorways and superstores, a time of bustling market towns, country lanes, and close-knit communities. The Kelly's Directory of Cheshire 1934 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule, offering a vivid snapshot of life in the county on the eve of great change.

This meticulously detailed facsimile edition is an indispensable resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone with a love for Cheshire's rich heritage. Within its pages, you will find the people, places, and professions that shaped the county in 1934.

What's Inside?

Comprehensive Resident Listings: Find private residents, their addresses, and often their occupations, allowing you to pinpoint your ancestors and build a picture of their daily lives.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Explore the heart of Cheshire's economy. Discover the local grocer, the blacksmith, the bank manager, and the mill owner, all listed by trade.
Street-by-Street Indexes: For major towns like Chester, Crewe, and Macclesfield, navigate street by street to see who lived where and what businesses operated.
Official Information: A complete guide to local government, including details on county and borough councilors, magistrates, clergy, police chiefs, and medical officers.
Local Institutions & Transport: Find information on schools, churches, hospitals, post offices, and railway connections, painting a full picture of the local infrastructure.
Fascinating Advertisements: Enjoy period advertisements that offer a charming and authentic glimpse into the products and services of the day.
Who is this for?

Family Historians: Break down brick walls in your research by locating ancestors and understanding their social and professional context.
Local Historians: Reconstruct the high street of your town, trace the history of local industries, and understand the social fabric of 1930s Cheshire.
House Historians: Uncover the past residents of your home and learn its story.
Anyone with Cheshire Roots: Reconnect with your heritage and experience the county your family knew