Bennett's Business Directory For Leicestershire 1901-1902

Bennett's Business Directory For Leicestershire 1901-1902: Your Gateway to Edwardian England

Step through a doorway in time and walk the streets of Leicestershire at the dawn of the 20th century

Imagine a Leicestershire of horse-drawn carts, bustling market towns, and the constant hum of industry from the hosiery mills and boot and shoe factories. It's 1901. Queen Victoria has just passed, and a new Edwardian era is beginning. This was a world on the cusp of monumental change, now captured forever in the pages of Bennett's Business Directory.

More than just a list of names, this meticulously compiled directory is a complete social and commercial snapshot of the county. It is an indispensable key for anyone looking to unlock the personal stories and professional lives of their ancestors or to understand the very fabric of local society over a century ago.

Inside this fascinating time capsule, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Trades Directory: Find every type of business, from Apothecaries and Blacksmiths to Wheelwrights and Woollen Merchants. See who your ancestors traded with and what industries thrived in their village or town.
A Court & Private Residents Directory: A priceless resource for genealogists. Locate the homes of gentry, farmers, professionals, and tradespeople, complete with their addresses and occupations.
Official Information: Details on county and local officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters, providing a clear picture of the county's civic structure.
Authentic Advertisements: Lose yourself in period advertisements promoting everything from patent medicines to the latest fashions. These are primary sources that reveal the aspirations, language, and daily life of the people of 1901.
Who is this book for?

The Family Historian: Trace your Leicestershire ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and discover their trades to build a richer, more detailed family tree.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the high streets of Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, or Leicester itself. Understand the economic drivers and social hierarchies that shaped your community.
The Social Researcher & Author: Gain unparalleled access to authentic data for academic research, historical novels, or non-fiction works set in the Edwardian period.
Anyone with a Love for Leicestershire: A nostalgic and absorbing journey into the county's proud heritage