Kelly's Directory Of London 1916

Kelly's Directory of London (1916) - A Wartime Snapshot of the Metropolis

Step back into the heart of London during the Great War. This is the 1916 edition of Kelly's Directory, an indispensable and fascinating resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone captivated by the history of London. Published while the world was at war, this volume offers a unique and unparalleled street-level view of a city forever changed.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this directory is a time capsule. It captures London at a pivotal moment—when Zeppelin airships cast shadows over the city, men were at the front, and women were taking on new roles in the workforce. Within its pages, you will find the human stories and the commercial life of the metropolis continuing against the backdrop of conflict.

What's Inside?

Comprehensive Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of London's streets, with the head of each household and their occupation listed house-by-house. The ultimate tool for tracing ancestors or researching the history of a specific property.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A complete classified list of businesses and tradespeople, from solicitors and stockbrokers to bakers, bootmakers, and dressmakers. Discover the commercial landscape of wartime London.
Official Information: Details of public officials, MPs, hospitals, churches, schools, police stations, and public institutions.
Court Directory: Listings of private residents, arranged alphabetically by surname.
Fascinating Advertisements: Period advertisements that provide a rich and colourful insight into the products, language, and aspirations of the era.
Who is this for?

Family Historians: Trace your London ancestors, discover their neighbours, and understand their community.
Local Historians: Research the evolution of your street or borough.
Academic Researchers: An invaluable primary source for social, economic, and urban history studies of the WWI period.
Writers & Novelists: Add authentic detail to stories set in wartime London.