Kelly's Directory Of London 1960

Kelly's Directory of London 1960: Your Time Capsule to the Capital on the Cusp of Change

Step back in time to a London poised between the post-war era and the dawn of the swinging sixties. Before the skyscrapers, before the mini-skirts, there was the London of 1960—a city of red Routemaster buses, terraced streets, and bustling local trade. This is not just a book; it is a key that unlocks that world.

The Kelly's Directory of London 1960 is an exhaustive and fascinating snapshot of the entire metropolis. More than a simple phone book, it is a complete geographical, commercial, and social record of the city and its millions of inhabitants. To hold its weighty pages is to hold the fabric of London life in your hands.

Within this incredible volume, you will discover:

The Street Directory: A complete, street-by-street listing of households. Find the exact address of your ancestors, see who their neighbours were, and trace the history of your own home.
The Commercial Directory: An A-Z of every trade and profession. Discover the local butcher, the family-run grocer, the tailors, the banks, and the factories that formed the backbone of the city's economy.
The Court Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents, offering a glimpse into the lives of London's established citizens.
Official Information: Details on municipal officials, councils, public services, hospitals, places of worship, and transport links.
Period Advertisements & Maps: Lose yourself in authentic advertisements for products and services of the day, from cars to corsets, providing invaluable context and colour.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your family tree with unparalleled precision, placing relatives in a specific house at a specific time.
The Local Historian: Research the evolution of your neighbourhood, street, or a specific building.
The Writer or Researcher: Add authentic detail to your novel, film, or academic work with primary source material.
The Nostalgic Londoner: Revisit the streets, shops, and landmarks of your youth or your parents' generation.