Kelly's Directory Of Balham & Tooting 1923

Kelly's Directory of Balham & Tooting, 1923: A Time Capsule of South London Life

Step back in time to 1923, a world recovering from the Great War and on the cusp of the Roaring Twenties. This meticulously compiled Kelly's Directory is your key to unlocking the bustling, vibrant life of South London's Balham and Tooting at a pivotal moment in history.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this directory is a detailed snapshot of a community. Walk down every street, from the grand Victorian houses of Balham to the rapidly expanding suburbs of Tooting, and discover the thousands of individuals, families, and businesses that called this area home.

Within these pages, you will find:

A Complete Street Directory: Listing householders and private residents head-by-head, allowing you to discover who lived in your house or on your street over a century ago.
A Commercial Directory: An invaluable A-Z of trades and professions, from the local baker and blacksmith to doctors, solicitors, and innkeepers. Perfect for understanding the local economy.
Official & Local Information: Details of local council officials, magistrates, clergy, schools, churches, and public institutions, providing a full picture of the area's civic structure.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: A gallery of contemporary ads for local businesses, offering a charming and often surprising glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the era.
An Invaluable Resource For:

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your ancestors, pinpoint their addresses, and learn their occupations.
Local & Social Historians: Research the social fabric, commercial landscape, and development of Balham and Tooting in the early 20th century.
House Historians: Uncover the past of your property and its former inhabitants.
Anyone with a love for London's past: Experience the charm and character of a bygone era.