Ruddock's Directory Of Lincoln City 1913

Ruddock's Directory of Lincoln City 1913 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the streets of Edwardian Lincoln just one year before the Great War changed the world forever. This high-quality reproduction of Ruddock's Directory of Lincoln City 1913 is an essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the history of Lincolnshire.

Please note that this directory is a scanned facsimile of the original book. While the text is not "searchable" in the way a modern database is (you cannot simply type a name and hit enter), the directory is formatted alphabetically by surname and trade, making navigation surprisingly intuitive and straightforward. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or Edge) perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing you to use the "Find" function to locate specific words or surnames within the images.

Bridging the Census Gap: The 1911 UK Census provides a vital snapshot of our ancestors, but there is a ten-year wait until the 1921 Census is released. This 1913 directory is the perfect tool to bridge that gap. Discover if your ancestors moved house, changed occupations, or grew their families between the census count and the start of WWI.

What's Inside the Directory: This comprehensive volume offers a detailed look at life in Lincoln in 1913, featuring distinct sections including:

• Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the head of households, often distinguishing between tradesmen and private citizens.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified listing of businesses and tradesmen, from bakers and blacksmiths to engineers and solicitors.
• Street Directory: A invaluable house-by-house listing of the major streets of Lincoln, helping you locate exactly who lived next door to your ancestors.
• Official & Municipal Information: Listings for the City Council, coroners, clergy, charities, and public institutions.

Lincoln in 1913: A City of Innovation and Tradition In 1913, Lincoln was a bustling industrial powerhouse juxtaposed against its ancient medieval heritage.

• The Engineering Hub: Lincoln was world-famous for its engineering. This was the era of Ruston, Proctor & Co. and Clayton & Shuttleworth. If your ancestor was an engineer, a fitter, or a labourer, they were likely part of the workforce that built engines that powered the empire.
• Sporting Life: Lincoln City FC was a focal point of local pride. In 1913, the "Imps" were competing in the Football League Second Division, drawing crowds to Sincil Bank (which had opened just a few years prior in 1895).
• Music & Culture: The city had a vibrant musical scene. The Lincolnshire Musical Festival was a major event in the city's calendar, and the Theatre Royal on Clasketgate hosted variety performances and pantomimes that were the talk of the town.
• Famous Residents:
  • William Foster & Co.: While the famous "tank" would not be invented until 1915, William Foster was already a prominent figure in the city in 1913, known for agricultural machinery and imminent wartime innovation.
  • The Bishop Edward Lee: The ecclesiastical history of the city was prominent, with the Bishop’s residence and officials playing a major role in city life.

Technical Details & Map Bonus:

• Format: This product is available as a high-resolution Digital Download (instant access) or a CD-ROM (mailed to your address).
• Navigation: While the PDF consists of scanned images, the alphabetical nature of the original print makes browsing easy. We recommend using the thumbnail view in your PDF reader to jump quickly to specific letters.
• Map Disclaimer: Please be aware that the original publishers often removed maps from specific editions to sell separately or they were lost over the last century. We cannot guarantee that a street map is present in this specific scan. However, if the map is included in the original book we scanned, it will be included here as a valuable bonus!

Unlock the secrets of your Lincolnshire ancestors today with this fascinating snapshot of life in 1913.