Ruddock's Directory Of Lincoln City 1901

Explore Lincoln in the Dawn of the 20th Century

Imagine the cobbled streets of Lincoln echoing with the clip-clop of horses, the warm glow of gaslight from shop windows, and the bustling energy of a city on the cusp of a new era. This is the world captured in Ruddock's Directory of Lincoln City 1901.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this meticulously reproduced directory is a time capsule. It’s your personal key to unlocking the stories, lives, and landscapes of Edwardian Lincoln, a year that marked the end of the Victorian age and the beginning of a new century.

Within these pages, you will:

Trace Your Ancestors: Find your family members listed by name, profession, and address. Discover if your great-grandfather was a baker on the High Street, a stonemason working on the Cathedral, or a clerk in a city office.
Walk the Historic Streets: Use the comprehensive street index to see exactly who lived in each house. Build a vivid picture of the neighbourhoods and communities that shaped the city.
Discover Local Commerce: Browse the fascinating commercial directory to find the businesses, tradespeople, and services that kept Lincoln running. From blacksmiths to drapers, see the adverts and products of the day.
Meet the City's Officials: Find a complete list of council members, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and other prominent figures who governed and served the community in 1901.
Whether you are a genealogist piecing together your family tree, a local historian researching the city's evolution, or simply someone who loves Lincoln, this directory is an indispensable and captivating resource. It’s not just a book; it’s a doorway to the past