Kelly's Directory Of Wood Green Muswell Hill Bounds Green Fortis Green 1912

Kelly's Directory of Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Bounds Green & Fortis Green

Unlock the door to your local heritage. This is not merely a book; it is a time capsule from the twilight of the Edwardian era. The 1912 Kelly's Directory offers an unparalleled, street-by-street glimpse into the lives, homes, and businesses of North London's vibrant communities just before the world was forever changed by the Great War.

Imagine walking down a Muswell Hill high street where horse-drawn carts still mingle with the earliest motor cars. Picture the terraced houses of Bounds Green, each with a story, and the budding suburbs of Fortis Green, filled with families making a new life. This directory is the key to that world.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Street Directory: A house-by-house listing for Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Bounds Green, and Fortis Green. Discover the names of the head of each household, often including their trade or profession—perfect for tracing ancestors or the history of your own home.
Classified Commercial Directory: A fascinating alphabetical list of trades and businesses. Find the local butcher, baker, or draper; see if your ancestor's shop is listed, and get a true sense of the local economy.
Court & Private Residents: A dedicated section listing the prominent residents, officials, and private citizens in the area.
Official Information: Details on local councils, magistrates, clergy, doctors, schools, and public institutions that formed the very fabric of Edwardian society.
Authentic Advertisements: Page after page of period advertisements, offering a charming and vivid snapshot of the products, services, and consumer culture of 1912.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your family tree, find where your ancestors lived, and uncover their occupations.
The Local Historian: Build a detailed picture of the social and commercial landscape of North London over a century ago.
The House Historian: Research the past residents of your property and understand its place in the local community.
The Collector & Nostalgist: Own a beautiful and tangible piece of London's history, a document that captures a world on the brink of monumental change.
Product Details:

Title: Kelly's Directory of Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Bounds Green, Fortis Green and District
Year of Publication: 1912
Publisher: Kelly's Directories Ltd.
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Don't just read about the past—experience it. Add this essential piece of historical research to your collection and unlock the secrets of your local heritage today.