Kelly's Directory Of Lincoln 1946

Kelly’s Directory of Lincoln 1946 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the immediate post-war era with this high-quality reproduction of Kelly’s Directory of Lincoln 1946. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching family history in Lincolnshire, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Lincoln just after World War II.

Available as a convenient digital download or on a traditional CD-ROM, this directory has been meticulously scanned from the original book. While the text consists of scanned images and is not electronically searchable, the directory is intuitively organized alphabetically, making navigation straightforward for researchers. Furthermore, users with modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) can utilize the "Recognize Text" (OCR) feature to search the content on the fly.

Bridging the Census Gap: This directory is an incredibly valuable tool for filling the "Census Gaps." With the 1931 Census destroyed during WWII and the 1941 Census cancelled due to the war, official records for this period are non-existent. Kelly’s Directory of 1946 serves as a vital substitute, helping you locate ancestors between the 1921 and 1951 censuses.

What’s Inside: Sections & Content This comprehensive volume is divided into clear sections to aid your research:

• Street Directory: A complete listing of the streets of Lincoln, showing the head of household or business occupying each premises. Perfect for tracing family homes and seeing the layout of the city as it stood 75 years ago.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents and a classified trades directory. Find out if your ancestors were bakers, boot makers, engineers, or shopkeepers.
• Official Directory: Detailed listings of the Corporation, Council officials, magistrates, and public institutions, providing insight into the civic administration of the time.
• Court Directory: Information on the gentry, professionals, and dignitaries of the area.
• Towns & Villages: While focused on Lincoln, it often includes surrounding villages, providing a broader view of the county.

A City of History and Industry: Lincoln in 1946 The year 1946 marks a time of rebuilding and optimism. Lincoln was a powerhouse of engineering during the war, and this directory captures the industrial heartbeat of the city.

• Industrial Giants: Look out for entries related to Ruston & Hornsby, one of the city’s major employers, known for gas turbines and excavators. The engineering heritage of Lincoln is strong, and many of your ancestors may have been employed in the numerous factories that lined the city.
• Sporting Legacy: Lincoln City FC (The Imps) had a historic following. The directory may list committee members or figures associated with the club during a period when football was returning to normalcy after the war leagues were suspended.
• Famous Connections: Lincoln is the birthplace of the mathematical genius George Boole (born 1815), the inventor of Boolean logic which underpins modern computer science. While he is not in this 1946 directory, his legacy was being celebrated by the university and intellectual societies of the city during this era. You may also find references to families connected to the Lincoln Cathedral, one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe, which remained a central hub of city life.
• Cultural Life: The directory lists theatres and halls, reflecting the vibrant music and entertainment scene that was crucial for morale during and after the war.

Important Note Regarding Maps: Please be aware that the original street maps often found bound into these directories were frequently removed or damaged over the last 70+ years. Consequently, maps may be missing from this scan. However, if the maps are present and legible in the source book used for scanning, they will be included as a bonus.

Format & System Requirements:

• Format: PDF (Scanned Images).
• Compatibility: Readable by Adobe Acrobat Reader or any standard PDF viewer.
• Search Tip: Use the "OCR" function in modern PDF software to make the text searchable.

Unlock the secrets of your Lincolnshire family tree today with this detailed snapshot of 1946!