Kelly's Directory Of Bristol 1902

Kelly's Directory of Bristol 1902 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the Edwardian era with this high-quality reproduction of Kelly's Directory of Bristol 1902. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the history of Bristol, this directory offers a complete snapshot of life in the city at the turn of the 20th century.

Whether you are tracing your family tree or researching the history of your house, this directory provides the intricate details that bring the past to life.

Format & Accessibility This product is available as a digital download or on a CD-ROM. Please note that the directory consists of scanned images of the original pages. While the text is not embedded (and therefore not instantly searchable like a modern Word document), the directory is designed to be easy to navigate. The sections are arranged alphabetically—both by street name and by surname—allowing for quick manual browsing of the relevant sections.

Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or browser-based viewers) now feature "OCR on the fly," allowing you to search the text using the Find (Ctrl+F) function directly within the software.

What’s Inside: A Section-by-Section Breakdown This comprehensive volume is divided into clear, usable sections:

1. Bristol Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of streets, detailing the head of household or business occupying almost every property in the city. This is invaluable for house histories.
2. Commercial Directory: A classified list of trades and professions. Find out who sold coal, who was the local dentist, or where the milliners were located.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private residents of the city, often excluding the working class but covering the middle and upper classes in detail.
4. Official & Municipal Information: Details of the City Council, officials, magistrates, clergy, and public institutions.
5. Court Directory: Information on the gentry, nobility, and local dignitaries.

Bridging the Census Gaps Census records are vital, but they only provide a snapshot every ten years. This 1902 directory is the perfect companion to the 1901 and 1911 Census returns. It helps you verify addresses between census years and track family movements. 

Famous Residents & Local Connections Bristol in 1902 was a bustling industrial hub home to some of the nation's most influential figures. While browsing these pages, you may encounter references to the families of:

• The Wills Family: Of the W.D. & H.O. Wills tobacco empire (later Imperial Tobacco), who were instrumental in funding the University of Bristol.
• The Fry Family: Of J.S. Fry & Sons, the chocolate manufacturing giants who were pivotal in Bristol's industrial landscape.
• Archibald Leach: While he would later become world-famous as Cary Grant, he was born in Bristol (Horfield) in 1904. This directory captures the neighborhood and streets where his family lived just two years prior to his birth.

A City of Industry, Sport, and Culture In 1902, Bristol was at the height of its industrial power.

• Industry: The city was the beating heart of the West Country, dominated by tobacco manufacturing, chocolate production, shipbuilding, and the bustling docks that connected the UK to the Atlantic.
• Sport: The city was already passionate about football. Bristol City F.C. had just moved to their new ground at St. John's Lane in 1904, but in 1902 they were playing at the St. John's Lane Cricket Ground and enjoying success in the Southern League. Their rivals, Bristol Rovers, were then known as Eastville Rovers and were a key part of the local sporting fabric.
• Music & Arts: The Bristol Royal Philharmonic Society was active, promoting classical music in a city that valued the arts as much as industry.

Important Note Regarding Maps Please be aware that due to the age of the original source material and the binding process of the time, some original fold-out maps may have been removed or damaged prior to scanning. However, if the original maps are present and intact in this specific edition, they are included as a fantastic bonus to assist with your research!