Kelly's Directory Of Bromley Bickley Chislehurst & Orpington 1909

Kelly's Directory of Bromley Beckenham Chislehurst & Orpington 1909

Step back into the Edwardian era with this fascinating and invaluable piece of local history. The Kelly's Directory of Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst & Orpington for 1909 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule that captures the life and soul of these thriving Kent communities on the cusp of the modern age.

Within its pages, you will find a meticulously detailed snapshot of the area as it was over a century ago. This is an essential primary source for anyone researching their family tree, the history of their home, or the social and commercial fabric of the region.

Inside this directory, you will discover:

A complete Residential Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents, featuring their names and occupations. Perfect for tracing ancestors who lived in the area.
A comprehensive Commercial Directory: A classified list of trades and professions, from grocers and bakers to solicitors and surgeons, along with a street-by-street directory of businesses. See the shops and services that defined the local high street.
Official Information: Details of local councils, officials, magistrates, clergy, and public institutions, providing insight into the governance and structure of the society.
Local Information & Services: Listings for schools, churches, hospitals, postal services, and transport connections (including the crucial railway stations that shaped the suburbs).
Fascinating Advertisements: Original period advertisements for local and national businesses, offering a charming and often colourful glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the time.
Who is this for?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Locate your ancestors and build a vivid picture of their daily lives and neighbourhoods.
Local Historians & Researchers: An indispensable resource for studying the development of the London Borough of Bromley.
Homeowners: Uncover the history of your house and discover who lived there before you.
Writers & Novelists: Add authentic detail to historical fiction set in Edwardian England