Kelly's Directory Of London Southern Suburbs 1901

Kelly's Directory of the Southern Suburbs, 1901

Imagine the London of 1901. The new century has just dawned, the city is buzzing with innovation, and the southern suburbs are expanding at an unprecedented rate. Now, you can hold a piece of that history in your hands. This is not just a book; it's a time capsule.

Kelly's Directory of London Southern Suburbs 1901 is an unparalleled resource that offers a street-by-street, door-by-door view of life in this vibrant era. Whether you are tracing your family tree, researching the history of your home, or exploring the social fabric of Edwardian England, this directory provides the crucial details you won't find anywhere else.

Inside, you will discover:

The Street Directory: A comprehensive, alphabetical list of streets, with the head of each household listed for almost every address. Walk down the same streets your ancestors walked!
The Commercial Directory: A complete classified list of local businesses and tradesmen. Find out who ran the local pub, the bakery, the blacksmith's forge, and the corner shop.
The Court Directory: An alphabetical list of private residents, their addresses, and their occupations, making it easy to locate individuals.
Official Information: Details on local councils, parishes, churches, schools, postal services, and transport connections, providing rich context for your research.
Which areas are covered?
This extensive volume covers a vast area, including (but not limited to): Camberwell, Clapham, Croydon, Dulwich, Greenwich, Kennington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Peckham, Putney, Southwark, Streatham, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, and Woolwich.

The Perfect Resource For:

Family Historians: Pinpoint ancestors, verify census data, and learn about their daily lives and professions.
Local Historians: Chart the development of suburbs, identify long-lost businesses, and understand the community structure.
House Historians: Uncover the past residents of your property and trace its story back over 120 years.
Genealogical Societies & Researchers: An indispensable and authoritative reference tool.
Add this cornerstone of London's historical record to your collection and unlock the stories waiting to be told.