Kelly's Directory Of Huntingdonshire 1910

Kelly's Directory of Huntingdonshire 1910

A Time Capsule of Edwardian England on the Eve of a New Era

Imagine the year is 1910. King Edward VII reigns over a Britain of horse-drawn carts, bustling market towns, and a world on the cusp of profound change. This is the world captured in exquisite detail within the pages of Kelly's Directory of Huntingdonshire.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this indispensable guide is a vibrant snapshot of life, trade, and society in this historic English county. It is an essential key for anyone looking to unlock their family history, explore local heritage, or understand the social fabric of a bygone age.

What Treasures Await Inside?

Comprehensive Private Residents Directory: Find the heads of households, from the landed gentry in their country estates to the tradesmen and labourers in the villages. Discover where your ancestors lived and who their neighbours were.
Street-by-Street Commercial Directory: Walk through the streets of Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, and Ramsey as they were in 1910. Uncover a rich tapestry of local businesses—bakers, blacksmiths, innkeepers, drapers, and artisans—providing a vivid picture of the local economy.
Court Directory & Local Officials: A who's who of the county's influential figures, including clergy, doctors, solicitors, and public officials, offering insight into the power structures of the time.
Invaluable Local Information: Discover details on county courts, local government, postal services, transport carriers (both rail and road!), and even concise histories of the parishes.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Be captivated by contemporary advertisements promoting everything from patent medicines to the latest fashions, providing a colourful and authentic glimpse into the daily concerns and desires of Edwardian people.
Who Is This Directory For?

The Genealogist: Trace your Huntingdonshire ancestors, locate their homes and workplaces, and build a richer picture of their lives.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the social and commercial landscape of the county, studying the evolution of its towns and villages.
The House Historian: Uncover the story of your period property and its former inhabitants.
The Writer & Researcher: Immerse yourself in authentic details, names, and settings to bring the Edwardian era to life