Kelly's Directory Of Staffordshire 1904

Kelly's Directory of Staffordshire, 1904

Your Essential Key to Unlocking the People, Places, and Professions of Edwardian England.

Imagine the year is 1904. King Edward VII is on the throne, the motor car is a novelty, and the county of Staffordshire is a vibrant tapestry of industrial might, agricultural tradition, and bustling market towns. Now, you can hold a perfect snapshot of this bygone era in your hands.

Kelly's Directory of Staffordshire for 1904 is far more than a simple list of names; it is a comprehensive time capsule and an indispensable resource for anyone exploring their family or local history. This meticulously detailed volume provides a fascinating street-by-street, town-by-town, and village-by-village guide to life at the dawn of the 20th century.

Inside this treasure trove, you will discover:

Court & Private Residents: An alphabetical listing of the county's gentry, clergy, professionals, and private citizens, along with their residences.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A complete classified list of businesses and tradespeople, from the ironmonger in Stoke-on-Trent to the tailor in Lichfield. Discover who made the shoes, brewed the ale, and forged the steel.
Street Directories: Detailed listings for major towns, showing the head of household or business for every address, perfect for house historians.
Parish & Village Information: Invaluable descriptions of hundreds of villages, including local facilities, schools, landowners, and population figures.
Official Information: A directory of county and local officials, magistrates, police, and public institutions.
Authentic Advertisements: Period advertisements that offer a unique and charming insight into the products, services, and aspirations of the time.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your Staffordshire ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and uncover their occupations, bringing your family tree to life.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the social and commercial landscape of your town or village, and understand the community's structure over a century ago.
The House Historian: Uncover the story of your period property and learn about the people who lived within its walls.
The Writer & Researcher: Add authentic, rich detail to your historical novels, articles, or academic work with names, places, and professions from the era.