Kelly's Directory Of Norfolk 1925-1926

Kelly's Directory of Norfolk 1925-1926 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Product Description:

Step back into the vibrant era of the mid-1920s with this exact digital replica of Kelly's Directory of Norfolk 1925-1926. Whether you are a family historian, local historian, or simply fascinated by the past, this directory is an essential tool for uncovering the lives and landscapes of your Norfolk ancestors.

Available as an instant digital download or on a physical CD-ROM, this volume contains high-quality, scanned images of the original book.

Please note regarding searchability: Because this is a scanned image book, it does not contain embedded text to allow for instant "Ctrl+F" searching like a modern eBook. However, do not let this deter you! The entire directory is meticulously arranged alphabetically—by parish and by surname—making manual navigation incredibly quick and intuitive. Furthermore, if you use a modern PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat, it will perform "OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly," allowing you to highlight and search the text visually generated by your software.

Bridging the Census Gaps

This directory is an absolute powerhouse for genealogists trying to navigate the notorious "census gaps." While the 1921 Census is the most recent one available to the public, the 1931 Census was destroyed in a fire, and the 1941 Census was never taken due to WWII. Kelly's Directory of Norfolk 1925-1926 serves as a vital bridge, providing a near-census level of detail for the mid-1920s, showing exactly where your ancestors lived and what they did for a living.

What's Inside: A Breakdown of the Sections

This comprehensive volume is divided into highly useful sections:

• County & Borough Information: Detailed histories, topographical descriptions, and local government listings for Norfolk, Norwich, Great Yarmouth, and King's Lynn.
• Private Residents: An alphabetical list of the gentry, clergy, and prominent private citizens residing in the county at the time.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A fascinating alphabetical list of farmers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, and merchants.
• Street & Parish Directories (Norwich & Boroughs): House-by-house listings of who lived where in the major towns.
• Professional & Official Directory: Listings for magistrates, county councilors, and medical professionals.
• Classified Trades Directory: A reverse directory at the back, allowing you to see all the bootmakers, bakers, or drapers in a specific town.

Norfolk in 1925: A Snapshot in Time

The 1920s were a time of transition in Norfolk, and this directory captures it perfectly:

• Industry & Commerce: Agriculture remained the backbone of the county, but the directory proudly lists the sprawling headquarters of Colman's Mustard and Caley's Crisps in Norwich, alongside the booming shoe and leather trade.
• Sport: Look out for the names of committee members and patrons associated with Norwich City FC (The Canaries, formed in 1902 and gaining massive traction in the 1920s) and the historic Norfolk County Cricket Club.
• Music & Culture: The Norfolk & Norwich Festival—one of the oldest musical festivals in the UK—was in full swing, drawing famous composers and performers to the region. You will find the names of the local luminaries who organized and attended these grand events.
• Famous Local Connections: Though she was tragically executed in 1915, the shadow of Nurse Edith Cavell (born in Swardeston, Norfolk) still loomed large over the county in 1925. You will also find historical references to Norfolk's most famous son, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson (born in Burnham Thorpe), whose legacy was fiercely celebrated in local institutions during this inter-war period.

Important Disclaimer Regarding Maps

Please Note: Original copies of Kelly's directories sometimes had their county and borough maps removed by previous owners over the last century. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the fold-out maps are present in this specific scanned copy. However, if the maps are intact in the original book we scanned, consider it a fantastic bonus!

Unlock the secrets of your Norfolk family tree today with this fascinating historical document.