Kelly's Directory Of Great Yarmouth Gorleston & Southtown 1924

Kelly's Directory of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & Southtown 1924 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Product Description:

Step back into the vibrant coastal life of the 1920s with this exact digital replica of Kelly's Directory of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & Southtown 1924. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and house historians, this directory provides a fascinating snapshot of Norfolk’s premier seaside resort and its bustling neighboring towns during the post-WWI era.

Bridging the Census Gaps The 1921 Census is the most recent publicly available census, and with the 1931 census destroyed in the war and the 1941 census cancelled due to WWII, directories like this 1924 edition are absolutely vital. They act as a perfect "bridge" to fill the massive 20-year genealogical gap, allowing you to trace your ancestors' movements, occupations, and exact addresses during the Roaring Twenties.

Navigating the Directory: A Note on Format This product is comprised of high-resolution scanned images of the original book, provided in PDF format. While the text is not statically searchable, Kelly's directories are meticulously alphabetized, making it incredibly easy to navigate to the exact surname, street, or trade you are looking for. Pro Tip: When viewing this on a computer or tablet, simply use a modern PDF reader (like Adobe Acrobat or Edge). Most modern readers perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing you to use the "Find" function to instantly locate surnames or keywords!

What's Inside? (Section Breakdown) This comprehensive volume is packed with details, divided into highly useful sections:

• Historical & Topographical Information: Detailed histories of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, and Southtown, including local governance, churches, schools, and institutions.
• Street Directory: A house-by-house listing of every street, naming the head of the household or business at each address—perfect for mapping out who lived next door to your ancestors.
• Alphabetical Directory of Private Residents: The core genealogical resource, listing the names, occupations, and private addresses of the town's residents.
• Commercial & Trade Directory: Find out exactly what your ancestors did for a living. From fish curers to drapers, this section lists every business and tradesperson in the area.
• Official & Professional Directory: A who’s who of local government, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and public officials.

A Glimpse into 1920s Great Yarmouth & Gorleston In 1924, Great Yarmouth was riding high as one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts. The town was a hive of industry, famously known for its booming fishing industry—particularly the herring drifters that filled the harbor. Tourism was the lifeblood of the area, with the Wellington Pier, Britannia Pier, and the iconic Winter Gardens drawing thousands of holidaymakers. Gorleston and Southtown, sitting on the southern bank of the Yare, offered a slightly quieter, more residential contrast, heavily involved in maritime trade and local shipbuilding.

Famous Connections & Local Legends Great Yarmouth has produced some incredibly notable figures. While browsing this directory, you are walking in the footsteps of literary history—Anna Sewell, author of the beloved Black Beauty, was born in Great Yarmouth. The town is also the birthplace of the pioneering surgeon Sir James Paget. Furthermore, the area was immortalized by Charles Dickens, who frequently visited and used Great Yarmouth as the primary setting for his masterpiece, David Copperfield (based heavily on his friend, the Yarmouth fisherman John Peggotty). Sports were also massive in the 1920s, with Great Yarmouth Town F.C. drawing passionate crowds at the Wellesley Recreation Ground, and the Great Yarmouth Racecourse hosting thrilling meets that would have been attended by many of the names listed in this book.

Map Disclaimer & Bonus Please Note: Original directories of this age often had their maps removed by previous owners over the last 100 years. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the original fold-out map of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston is present in this specific scan. However, if the map is present and intact in our source copy, we consider it a fantastic bonus and have included it in its full glory!

Format Options Choose exactly how you want to access this incredible piece of history:

• Digital Download: Instant access after checkout. Download the PDF files directly to your computer or tablet and start researching immediately.
• CD-ROM: Prefer a physical backup? We will mail a CD-ROM directly to your door, ready to be popped into your computer's disc drive.

Unlock the secrets of your Norfolk ancestors today with this invaluable 1924 directory!