Records and Sources…..Directories

Printed trade directories were published from the mid 19th Century through to the late 1930s. They are a good source of information about people and their trades, as well as prominent private residents. The best known series was the Post Office Directories by Kelly and editions covering Steeple Morden were published 1847, 1853, 1858, 1864, 1869, 1875, 1879, 1883, 1888, 1892, 1896, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1916, 1922, 1925, 1929, 1933 & 1937. Additionally, directories were published by R Gardner in 1851, Edward Cassey & Co in 1864 and J G Harrod & Co in 1873.

Every entry for Steeple Morden, from all the Directories, are reproduced here Directories Images

Please also visit the three indices of People, Occupations and Places  as listed…..