Kelly's Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne & Gosforth 1968 - Digital Download & CD Edition

Product Description

Unlock the history of your family and your street with this fascinating republished edition of Kelly's Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne & Gosforth 1968.

Whether you are researching your family tree, tracing the history of your house, or simply nostalgic for the North East in the swinging sixties, this directory is an invaluable resource. As there was no UK Census taken in 1968 (falling exactly between the 1961 and 1971 censuses), this directory serves as a critical "census substitute," bridging the gap and providing a snapshot of the population during a transformative era in British history.

Why This Directory is Essential

Bridging the Census Gap With the destruction of the 1931 Census during the war and the 100-year rule on data access, the 1961 and 1971 censuses are decades apart. This 1968 directory fills that void, offering you a chance to locate ancestors who moved, married, or passed away between those census years.

The Swinging Sixties in the North 1968 was a monumental year. While London was swinging, Newcastle was the beating heart of the North. This directory captures the region right as the heavy industries of shipbuilding and coal mining were beginning to evolve into new commercial sectors. It lists the trades and people who powered this change.

Famous Residents & Local Legends Newcastle has produced incredible talent, and this directory features the streets where they lived or the businesses they frequenced. While browsing these pages, you might walk past the addresses of:

• Music Legends: This was the era when The Animals (fronted by Eric Burdon) were conquering the world, and the Animals bassist, Chas Chandler, was managing Jimi Hendrix. You may also spot early listings related to the emerging folk scene that would soon birth Lindisfarne (fronted by Alan Hull) and the rock band Dire Straits.
• Sports Heroes: Discover the residential neighborhoods of the legends of St James' Park. This era includes the era of "Supermac" (Malcolm Macdonald) arriving at the club and the tenure of the legendary manager Joe Harvey, who was building the team that would win the Fairs Cup in 1969.

Navigating the Directory

Please Note: This product is a high-quality scan of the original book. The text consists of scanned images and is not embedded as searchable text. However, because the directory is meticulously organized alphabetically by street and surname, navigation is intuitive and straightforward.

Modern Viewing Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or browser-based viewers) now perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly. This means you can often use the "Find" function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to search for surnames or street names directly within your viewer software.

What’s Inside?

This comprehensive volume is divided into easy-to-use sections:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of streets in Newcastle and Gosforth, showing the head of household or business occupying each property. Perfect for house histories.
2. Commercial Directory: A classified list of trades and professions. Find out who was the local butcher, baker, or candlestick maker, and see the advertisements of the era.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of private citizens (the "gentry" and prominent residents), often useful for finding middle-class ancestors who did not run businesses from home.
4. Official & Municipal Information: Details on the City Council, officials, emergency services, hospitals, churches, and schools of the time.

Map Disclaimer

Please be advised that original directories often had maps removed or damaged over the last 50+ years. While every effort has been made to preserve the original content, we cannot guarantee the presence of the original fold-out maps in this scan. However, should the map be present in the source material used for this digitization, it will be included as a bonus.

Product Formats

This product is available as a Digital Download (PDF format) or a Physical CD-ROM.

• Digital Download: Instant access after purchase. No waiting for shipping.
• CD-ROM: Mailed to your address. A perfect backup or gift for those without high-speed internet.

Step back in time to the days of the Tyne Bridge, the Fog on the Tyne, and the vibrant industrial spirit of 1968.