Kelly's Directory Of Lincolnshire 1919

Kelly’s Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 – Digital Download or CD

Product Description:

Step back in time and explore the historic county of Lincolnshire in the immediate aftermath of the First World War with this high-quality reproduction of Kelly’s Directory of Lincolnshire 1919.

An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and house researchers, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Lincolnshire just as the county began to rebuild and transition into the 20th century. Bridging the significant gap between the 1911 and 1921 censuses, this directory allows you to pinpoint where your ancestors lived, who they lived next to, and their occupations during a pivotal moment in history.

Navigating the Directory

Please note that this directory is a scanned facsimile of the original book. The text consists of high-resolution images and is not embedded as searchable text. However, don't let that deter you! Due to the strictly alphabetical arrangement of the residents and trades sections, navigation is intuitive and straightforward.

Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or browser-based viewers) now feature OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly. This means you can often use the "Find" (Ctrl+F) function to search for surnames or street names directly within the software, making research much faster than using the original index.

What’s Inside?

This comprehensive directory is divided into several key sections to aid your research:

1. County Information: A detailed history and topography of Lincolnshire, including information on the geology, agriculture, and demographics of the area as they stood in 1919.
2. Court Directory (The Private Residents): An alphabetical list of the gentry, clergy, and prominent private residents. This is invaluable for tracing family trees of the upper and middle classes.
3. Commercial Directory (Trades & Professions): A classified section listing businesses and tradespeople by profession (from Bakers and Blacksmiths to Wheelwrights and Woolen Drapers), followed by a strict alphabetical list of traders in every town and village.
4. Town & Village Histories: Detailed descriptions of the major towns (Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Louth, Skegness) and smaller villages, including local facilities, schools, and transport links.

Bridging the Census Gap

With the 1921 Census being the next major record after 1911, this 1919 directory is a critical tool for filling the "missing years." It reveals changes in family circumstances, the death of family members in the Great War, and new marriages or births that occurred prior to 1921.

Lincolnshire Life in 1919

This directory captures a county in flux. The agricultural heart of England was recovering from the war effort, and the industrial landscape was shifting.

• Industry & Agriculture: Lincolnshire was the nation’s larder. The directory highlights the dominance of agriculture, with thousands of farmers, maltsters, and machine engineers. You will also find the booming engineering works of Lincoln, including firms like Ruston & Proctor, which were pivotal in the war effort and were now pivoting back to peacetime manufacturing.
• Famous Connections: While browsing the streets of Grantham, you are walking the same streets where a young Margaret Thatcher (then Margaret Roberts) would grow up just a few years later. In Stamford, you will find the environs associated with the poet Lord Tennyson and the architect George Gilbert Scott.
• Sport & Leisure: The county was home to famous footballing institutions. Listings for Lincoln City FC (Sincil Bank) and Grimsby Town FC (Blundell Park) can be found within their respective town sections, alongside references to local cricket clubs and the burgeoning holiday trade in Skegness, which was establishing itself as "the Bracing of the East."

Map Disclaimer & Bonus Information

Original directories varied in their print runs. Please be aware that while this directory includes a wealth of information, some fold-out maps may be missing from the original scanned source, as is common with books of this age.

However, if the maps are present in this edition, they are a fantastic bonus! They provide detailed street plans of major towns, allowing you to visualize the exact neighborhood your ancestors called home nearly 100 years ago.

Available Formats:

• Digital Download: High-quality PDF files, instant access.
• CD-ROM: Mailed to your door, perfect for archiving.

Unlock the secrets of your Lincolnshire ancestry today!

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