Kelly's Directory Of Hampshire & The Isle Of Wight 1898

Kelly's Directory of Hampshire & The Isle Of Wight (1898) Your Essential Key to the Victorian Era

Step back in time to the twilight of Queen Victoria's reign. Imagine the gaslit streets of Portsmouth, the bustling markets of Winchester, and the quiet country lanes of the New Forest, all captured in a single, definitive volume. This is not just a book; it's a time capsule. This is Kelly's Directory for 1898.

For historians, genealogists, and curious minds, this meticulously reproduced directory is the ultimate key to unlocking the world of your ancestors. More than a simple list of names, it's a vibrant, detailed snapshot of life, commerce, and society in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight at the height of the British Empire.

What Treasures Await You Inside?

This comprehensive directory is packed with invaluable information, including:

Street-by-Street Directories: A detailed tour of the principal towns like Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth, and Newport, listing the head of household or business for virtually every address.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical county-wide list of private residents, making it easier than ever to locate individuals and their country homes or estates.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Find every blacksmith, draper, innkeeper, and banker in the county. Discover the businesses that formed the backbone of the local economy and see where your Victorian ancestors worked.
Official Information: A complete listing of county officials, magistrates, clergy, medical practitioners, and public institutions.
Local & Travel Information: Details on postal services, carriage and coach routes, banks, and local fairs, bringing the logistics of 19th-century life to your fingertips.
Fascinating Advertisements: Browse period advertisements for everything from patent medicines to steamship lines, offering a unique and often charming insight into the wants and needs of the time.
Who Will Find This Indispensable?

Family Historians: Trace your Hampshire and Isle of Wight ancestors. Discover their exact address, their occupation, and the neighbourhood they lived in. It's the next best thing to being there.
Local Historians: Reconstruct the high street of your town, identify long-gone buildings, and understand the social and commercial structure of your community in 1898.
House & Property Researchers: Uncover the past residents of your home and learn its history, stretching back over 120 years.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic detail to your novels, articles, or academic papers with accurate names, places, and businesses from the period