Kelly's Directory Of Bristol 1972

Kelly's Directory of Bristol 1972 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the vibrant era of 1970s Bristol with this high-quality digital reproduction of Kelly’s Directory of Bristol 1972. Whether you are a genealogist tracing your family tree, a local historian researching the evolution of the city, or simply nostalgic for the streets of your youth, this directory is an invaluable resource.

Format & Usability This product is available as a digital download or on a CD-ROM. The directory consists of scanned images of the original pages, preserving the authentic look and feel of the 1972 publication. While the text is not digitally embedded (searchable in the traditional sense), the directory is meticulously organized alphabetically by street and surname, making navigation intuitive and straightforward.

Pro Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) feature "OCR on the fly." By using the "Find" function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F), you can often search the text layer generated by your reader, allowing for a quicker search experience than older image-only PDFs.

A Vital Census Substitute For family historians, this directory bridges a significant gap in UK records. The 1971 Census will not be released until 2072, and the 1981 Census is currently the next available public record. This 1972 directory serves as a perfect snapshot of the population between those census years, helping you pin down ancestors and their addresses during the early 70s.

What’s Inside the Directory? This comprehensive volume is divided into essential sections to aid your research:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets in Bristol and the surrounding suburbs, showing the head of household or business occupying each property. Perfect for tracing house histories.
2. Commercial Directory: A classified "Yellow Pages" style section listing trades and professions. Find out who ran the local grocers, garages, and factories in your area.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents (heads of households) and their addresses. This is the gold standard for finding where specific families lived.
4. Official & Court Directory: Listings of local government officials, public bodies, medical practitioners, clergy, and institutions, providing context on the civic structure of the time.

Bristol in 1972: A Snapshot in Time The year 1972 was a pivotal time for the city. As you browse these pages, you are looking at a Bristol undergoing massive change and booming with industry.

• Industry & Aviation: Bristol was still the heart of British aviation. The Concorde project was in full swing at Filton, and many residents listed in the directory would have been employees of the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC), contributing to the world's most famous supersonic jet.
• Music & Culture: The early 70s were breeding ground for Bristol’s future musical dominance. While the "Bristol Sound" (Trip Hop) was years away, the city was alive with rock, folk, and prog. Keith Emerson (of Emerson, Lake & Palmer fame) was born and raised in the city, and Peter Gabriel (Genesis) was a Bristol native whose influence was spreading globally. You may find relatives working in the many record shops or music venues that dotted the city center.
• Sport: The rivalry was fierce! Bristol City and Bristol Rovers were both battling in the Football League. The directory captures the fans and the local businesses supporting the clubs during this era.

Famous Connections Bristol has always been home to icons. In 1972, the legendary actor Cary Grant (born Archibald Leach in Horfield, Bristol) was still a prominent figure, often visiting the city of his birth. As you look through the "Private Residents" section, you are walking the same streets as these historical figures.

Map Disclaimer Please note that due to the age and binding of the original source books, some fold-out maps may have been damaged, removed, or were never bound into the specific copy we digitized. We have made every effort to include all available material. If a map is present in this edition, it is a fantastic bonus and a rare treat!