Kelly's Directory Of Lincolnshire 1930 Census Substitute

Product Description:

Unlock the secrets of your Lincolnshire family history with this comprehensive reporduction of Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1930.

As any genealogist knows, the 1931 Census was destroyed in the Second World War, and no census was taken in 1941 due to the conflict. This creates a significant "black hole" in records between 1921 and 1951. This directory serves as an essential Census Substitute, allowing you to pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived, what they did for a living, and who their neighbours were in 1930.

Format & Navigation: Please note that this product is a high-quality scan of the original book, consisting of digitized images. It is not text-searchable in the traditional sense. However, the directory is alphabetically arranged by town and by surname within the Court (Private Resident) sections, making manual navigation surprisingly swift and intuitive.

Tech Tip: Most modern PDF readers (like Adobe Acrobat or browser viewers) now offer "OCR on the fly." While the file itself is an image, your software may be able to read the text visually, allowing you to use the Ctrl+F (Find) function depending on the clarity of your specific software settings.

What’s Inside the Directory: This massive volume offers a detailed snapshot of Lincolnshire life on the eve of the Great Depression. It is divided into several key sections:

1. General Information & Topography: A detailed look at the county’s geology, agriculture, climate, and history. It includes lists of county officials, magistrates, and members of parliament.
2. The Court Directory (Private Residents): An alphabetical list of private residents (heads of households) across the county. This is the gold mine for family historians, often listing tradeswomen and retired gentlemen not found in commercial directories.
3. The Commercial Directory (Trades): Arranged by town and then by trade. Find your ancestors’ businesses—from Blacksmiths to Zinc workers. This section shows the economic landscape of the village your family lived in.
4. Towns & Villages: A street-by-street and house-by-house traverse of major towns and villages, including local institutions like schools, churches, and hospitals.
5. Advertisements: Fascinating period ads for local businesses, offering a glimpse into the fashion, technology, and services available to your ancestors in 1930.

Historical Context & Famous Connections: Lincolnshire in 1930 was a county in transition, balancing its ancient agricultural roots with modern engineering.

• Famous Residents: In the 1930 listings, you may find the early traces of Margaret Thatcher (then Margaret Roberts). Born in Grantham in 1925, her father, Alfred Roberts, a grocer and alderman, would be active in the town’s directory listings during this period. You might also stumble across the residences of families connected to Sir Isaac Newton (originally of Woolsthorpe) or the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s relations in Somersby.
• Industry & Agriculture: Known as the "Breadbasket of England," the directory highlights the dominance of farming. However, 1930 also showcases the booming engineering prowess of Lincoln, with companies like Ruston & Hornsby (later Ruston-Bucyrus) building the excavators and engines that would build the world.
• Sport: The directory lists the local officials and grounds associated with Lincoln City FC and Grimsby Town FC (The Mariners), who were both active in the Football League during this era.
• Music & Culture: Look out for references to the local brass band movement, which was the heartbeat of musical life in mining and agricultural communities across the county during the interwar years.

Important Map Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the age of the original source material, fold-out maps were often damaged or removed from earlier library copies before scanning. Bonus: We are pleased to confirm that this specific edition includes the original map, where available, adding significant value to your research.

System Requirements:

• Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Requires a PDF reader (Adobe Reader or similar).

Why Buy This Directory? If you are tracing family in Lincolnshire during the interwar years, this is more than a book—it is a time machine. Reconstruct your family tree, walk the streets your ancestors walked, and discover the history of the "Yellowbellies."

Available formats:

• Digital Download: Instant access after purchase.
• CD-ROM: Posted to you worldwide (free shipping usually applies).