Jolliffe's Directory Of Tavistock 1918

Jolliffe's Directory of Tavistock 1918: A Town at the Dawn of Peace

Step back in time to a pivotal moment in history. This is not merely a directory; it is a time capsule. As the Great War finally drew to a close in 1918, the market town of Tavistock stood on the cusp of a new era. This meticulously reproduced facsimile of Jolliffe's Directory captures that exact moment in stunning detail.

Within these pages, you will walk the streets of Tavistock as they were over a century ago. Feel the community's complex mix of relief, remembrance, and quiet anticipation for the future. Discover the names of the soldiers returning home, the tradespeople rebuilding their businesses, and the families whose lives were forever shaped by the war.

This essential volume is an indispensable key to unlocking the past, offering a unique and invaluable snapshot of Tavistock's social and commercial fabric at the close of the First World War.

What's Inside:

A Complete Alphabetical List of Private Residents: The perfect starting point for genealogists tracing their Tavistock ancestors.
A Comprehensive Commercial Directory: Find every butcher, baker, innkeeper, and blacksmith, along with detailed advertisements of the era, showcasing the products and services of the day.
Official & Municipal Information: A full listing of the town council, officials, clergy, doctors, and public institutions, painting a picture of the town's governance and social structure.
Street Directory (where applicable): Navigate the town as it was, street by street, house by house.
Who is this for?

Family Historians & Genealogists with roots in Tavistock and the surrounding area.
Local Historians researching the development of the town and its community.
Anyone with a love for Tavistock wanting to connect with its rich heritage.
Students and academics studying the social history of Britain on the home front during WWI