Directories Reviews
February 2012
S&N's newest releases are sure to be a boon to your research ... READ FULL REVIEW...
November 2011
S&N Genealogy Supplies have added the following data CDs to their list... READ FULL REVIEW...
October 2011
Gore's Liverpool Directory 1805
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians... READ FULL REVIEW...
August 2011
A volume of nearly one thousand pages, containing a miscellany of information about Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji and British New Guinea. READ FULL REVIEW...
Online Special (July) 2011
Pigot's Historical and Descriptive Account of London and Provincial Towns 1825
This volume contains an alphabetical trade directory of London, alongside an account of its history. But it covers far more than just the capital, comprising similar histories and trade directories for over 250 towns and cities throughout England and Wales. READ FULL REVIEW...
July 2011
The Australasian Handbook 1906
Here's a useful CD which details the countries in Oceania under the British Empire at the start of the 20th Century. The massive 960-page resource starts off with extremely useful indexes of businesses and towns in each area. This is a terrific resource for those looking to add some meat to the bones of their Australian research. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory: Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex 1929 & Pigot's Directory: London & Provincial Towns 1825 & The Australasian Handbook 1906
Jenny Pearce reviews this month's data CDs for family historians... READ FULL REVIEW...
March 2011
Birmingham Kelly's Directory 1903 & Repton School Register 1557-1905 & Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire 1939 Kelly's Directory
Stephen Mould reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
February 2011
Visitation of Rutland 1681-82 & Army List 1909 & Suffolk 1925 Kelly's Directory
Amy Richards reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
December 2010
Navy List 1917 & London 1936 Post Office Directory & Lincoln Pocket Guide
William Humphries reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
October 2010
India Office Establishment - 1st April 1924
Originally published for use within the India Office, this book gives a fascinating insight into the lives and careers of the Office's employees. They range from the Secretary of State and Private Secretaries down to clerical staff, messengers and cleaners... READ FULL REVIEW...
July 2010
Kelly's Buckinghamshire 1931 Directory
This CD is another fine addition to S&N Genealogy's collection of directories, covering the towns and villages of Buckinghamshire in 1931. READ FULL REVIEW
Leeds in the Great Was 1914-1918 & London 1934 Post Office Directory
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
May 2010
Wiltshire 1939 Kelly's Directory
Anyone who believes they may have noble roots, should have a look at the latest series of CDs from S&N Genealogy, containing Heralds' Visitations from 1896, 1902 and in this case, 1921. READ FULL REVIEW
Huntingtonshire 1928 Directory & Visitations of Gloucestershire
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
Spring 2010
Kelly's Somerset 1923 Directory
This CD covers Somerset in the 1920s, and is another excellent addition to S&N Genealogy's collection of directories. READ FULL REVIEW
April 2010
Wiltshire 1939 Kelly's Directory & Visitations of England and Wales 1902
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
March 2010
Navy List 1845 & Somerset 1923 Kelly's Directory
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
January 2010
Pigot's 1834 Directory: Durham, Northumberland and Yorkshire
Matt Elton reviews this month's data CDs for family historians. READ FULL REVIEW...
September 2009
White's Norfolk 1883 Directory
Taken just two years after the 1881 census, this directory is perfect for confirming addresses and businesses for your forebears from Norfolk. Starting with a contemporary map of the county, the introduction includes indexes of places, trades and subjects, as well as lists of gentry. You'll also find a history of Norfolk. READ FULL REVIEW
July 2009
Kelly's Post Office Directory: London 1910
Split into three files over two CDs, this huge London directory is perfect for expanding some of the leads you may have found on the recently launched 1911 Census. It goes a step further than the title suggests and even boasts complete street, commercial and trade directories for the majority of the capital's suburbs as well. READ FULL REVIEW
February 2009
East India Register and Directory 1805
The East India Company was a huge organisation responsible for the British presence and trade with India and Asia until it was dissolved in 1874. READ FULL REVIEW...
January 2009
The East India Register and Directory for 1805
Much like an Army List, any register that lists so much information on an organisation the size of the East India Company has got to be worth a look. It is an excellent starting point for your research if you have ancestors from this important organisation. READ FULL REVIEW...
November 2008
There weren't any celebrity magazines or gossip columns 100 years ago, even though there were 'principal residents' within each area. However, with this new CD from S&N, you can now explore the contemporary movers and shakers of pre-World War I Yorkshire. READ FULL REVIEW
September 2008
The main body of the book focuses on the principal residents of Yorkshire in 1912, giving short biographies alphabetically arranged, with details of their parents, marriage, families, education, hobbies, careers, country seat and other interesting snippets. There are several well-known people mentioned. READ FULL REVIEW...
August 2008
This month: Under the Union Jack 1899-1900 and London 1908 Post Office Directory. READ FULL REVIEW...
May 2008
London Royal Blue Book - January 1913
This CD contains images of the original GRO indexes to army, marine, regimental, consular and Ionian Islands BMDs. As such, they are likely to prove of particular value to those with ancestors who served in the armed forces. READ FULL REVIEW...
April 2008
London Wills & Buckinghamshire 1935 Directory
A round-up of this month's top new releases in family history and genealogy. READ FULL REVIEW...
January 2008
Business matters, poll books, parish registers, and not so ordinary people
Kathy Chater gives the low-down on the latest CDs. READ FULL REVIEW...
November 2007
If you know where an ancestor lived, parish records, local directories and census returns are good hunting places, and many are now available on CD. Another good source for family historians is wills, and again more have been put on disc recently. READ FULL REVIEW...
The Directory of Directors 1936
The 57th edition of The Directory of Directors was published in 1936 by Thomas Skinner & Co. It lists the directors of principal companies whose securities were traded on UK stock markets, giving the name, address and the companies under their directorship. Some 31,000 directors are recorded - many of whom were directors of companies that are still in existence today. READ FULL REVIEW...
October 2007
Whellan's Manchester and Salford 1853 Directory
While this is described as a directory of Manchester and Salford, it actually covers an area akin to the post-1974 county of Greater Manchester. Besides the two cities, there are also sections on such major towns as Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton and Wigan, as well as many villages and hamlets. READ FULL REVIEW...
September 2007
Kelly's Directory of Dorsetshire 1923 - Article Sept '07
Kelly's Directory of Dorsetshire 1923 contains valuable listings for parishes, private residents, trades and professions. A large colour map of the county is included, allowing you to refer to places mentioned in the directory. It also has a black and white reproduction of a county map dating from 1610 for comparison. READ FULL REVIEW...
August 2007
This directory comprises more than 1,300 pages of information about the theatre and those who worked in it. The section containing biographies of actors, actresses, critics and writers dominates, with the entry for Charles Spencer (Charlie) Chaplin being typical. This tells us that he was born in London on 16th April 1889, gives details of his parents, his marriage and his career, and notes his addresses in Los Angeles. READ FULL REVIEW...
London 1926 Post Office Directory
A two CD set comprising 2,769 pages of information about the city and districts in its immediate vicinity such as Shepherd's Bush and Tooting. This, the 127th edition, was the first to include telephone numbers. READ FULL REVIEW...
July 2007
Crockford's Clerical Directory 1929
If you have a family history interest in a member of the Church of England clergy, then Crockford's Clerical Directory is invaluable for providing details of careers, and information about churches, their patrons, and the hierarchy and organisation of the church. READ FULL REVIEW...
Paul Gaskell reviews the best of the new releases
Included in these reviews are three releases from S&N Genealogy. They are:
Baedeker's London and its Environs - Delve into London at the beginning of the 20th century. More...
Etonians Who Fought in The World War 1939-1945 - A list of 4,958 Etonians who served in the Second World War. More...
Kelly's Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire 1915 Directory - A massive 1,350 pages of information about these counties. More...
London 1935 Post Office Street Directory
This CD is a valuable resource for genealogists looking for ancestors in London as no census data for this era will be released for many years yet. Handily, the PDF can be searched by name. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory of Oxfordshire 1891 - Article July '07
Kelly's directories are an invaluable source when it comes to searching for your ancestors. They often include residential and commercial listings giving the names and addresses of each entry. READ FULL REVIEW...
June 2007
The London Royal Blue Book - January 1913
These books are a treasure of detail of those living and working in London, with a slant on society not found in Kelly’s Post Office Directories. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire 1915 Directory
This directory comprises a massive 1,350 pages of information. Historical and topographical details are given for each town, village and parish, while most pages are devoted to listings of tradesmen and private residents. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's 1917 Directory of Shropshire
For all those hunting for Shropshire ancestors during World War 1, this edition of Kelly's 1917 Directory of Shropshire on CD-ROM is a complete copy of the original document. Brimming with useful indexes, it offers an interesting account of the area and helpfully identifies the county's hundreds, poor law unions and parishes. READ FULL REVIEW...
May 2007
Cassey's Shropshire History, Gazetteer and Directory 1875
This useful guide to Shropshire, published in 1875, lists gentleman's residences, county magistrates and commercial subscribers to the directory - all providing useful background information. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1899
Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1899 contains valuable information on each town, village and parish within Hampshire, including details on individual people in the country, with their addresses and occupations. READ FULL ARTICLE...
Kelly's Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland 1894 Directory
There may be no trace of the church at Sheepwash, but there's plenty of data about those who lived in these northern counties towards the end of the 19th century in this directory. READ FULL REVIEW...
April 2007
This is the ideal CD for those tracing a family history with theatrical connections. On opening the main menu, I could immediately see that this comprehensive work includes the family trees of many theatrical families, along with biographies, obituaries, and wills. READ FULL REVIEW...
Rossall School Directory, Lancashire 1844 - 1882
A thorough tome containing comprehensive information for an eminent Lancashire public school for boys, it contains several detailed lists comprising indexes of boys and masters... READ FULL REVIEW...
March 2007
Kathy Chater looks at some recent CDs which capture the wealth of data on people and places through the ages. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory of Wiltshire - Article March '07
An article about Kelly's Directory of Wiltshire. READ FULL ARTICLE...
February 2007
Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk 1858 Post Office Directory
This covers the towns, villages and parishes of these three counties comprehensively. A short description of each place is followed by an alphabetical list of private residents and businesses. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory of Norfolk - Article Feb '07
An article on Kelly's Directory of Norfolk, from the Kelly's Directory of Cambridge, Norfolk & Suffolk 1937 CD. READ FULL ARTICLE..
January 2007
The Capital's Traders - London Directory 1916
Look for an ancestor in business or browse the shops and trades in the London DIrectory 1916. Suburban and some provincial entries are also included in this important research aid. READ FULL REVIEW...
Kelly's Directory of Northumberland 1894
Covering over a hundred towns, parishes and villages within Northumberland, this is a great source of information.It is a section from Kelly's Directory of Durham, Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland 1894. READ FULL REVIEW...
December 2006
A useful pre-WW2 directory to help fill the gaps in your research, the text is fully searchable and printable . READ FULL REVIEW...
September 2006
NAMES AND PLACES - Kathy Charter takes a journey round some recent CDs
Past records, census indexes, home counties directories, and more ... READ FULL REVIEW...
December 2005
Using Trade Directories in your Research (David Tippey)
Trade Directories have been produced for well over 300 years and can prove to be an invaluable source of information about local communities. As well as information about individuals, they also provide a wealth of general background information. For the periods before the census was available, they provide a snapshot of communities and their principal inhabitants, and the later ones are extremely useful tools for locating ancestors in the census... READ FULL REVIEW...
July 2005
New CD release. READ REVIEW...
June 2005
People and Places in Trade and Signs of the Times
Trade directories contain descriptions of the various communities within their area, plus listings of gentry, officials, and tradespeople... READ FULL REVIEW...
January 2005
County or regional trade directories normally list people in charge of different businesses... READ FULL REVIEW...
Christmas 2004
London 1880 Post Office Directory
...this CD contains the Court and Street directories, with residents listed both alphabetically and by street... READ FULL REVIEW...
November 2004
Kelly's Directory of Derbyshire, Nottingham, Leicestershire and Rutland 1912
A massive and useful directory containing excellent coloured county maps... READ FULL REVIEW...
September 2004
Slater's 1850 Directory (S&N Genealogy Supplies £17.45) and Pigots & Co's 1830 Directories Combined Edition (Archive CD Books £39.00) both include a number of counties for their respective years... READ FULL REVIEW...
June 2004
The Knights of England, Scotland, Ireland and Knight Bachelors contains a complete record of the knights of the orders of chivalry in the British Isles... READ FULL REVIEW...
May 2004
As anyone with ancestors in the London area knows, research there can be a nightmare. There are different records offices for the City of London, Westminster, Greater London, parishes in the pre-1888 counties of Surrey and Kent, as well as a multitude of local history libraries... READ FULL REVIEW...