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Title: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Wednesday 18 January 17 21:25 GMT (UK)
Hi ,
can anyone tell me if there is a street directory for Londonderry around 1940 and if so were would you be able to look it up.

thank you,

ern 
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 19 January 17 00:27 GMT (UK)
Closest I can think of online to 1940 is this 1957 list-
http://www.derryjournal.com/news/the-streets-of-derry-in-1957-1-6229228

Derry Central Library does have some directories in their collection so perhaps contact them if no one can help.
https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/Derry-Central-Library.aspx
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Thursday 19 January 17 08:16 GMT (UK)
Thank you Aghadowey  hopefully it will produce some results.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 19 January 17 08:56 GMT (UK)
It may be that there won't be a directory covering the period you need due to the 2nd World War but usually directories were compiled before the issue date (1940 might have been compiled & printed in 1939).
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: Tomgam4 on Sunday 16 April 17 18:19 BST (UK)
I have access to a 1957 and 1933 directory if it helps. Let me know.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: DoireM on Monday 17 April 17 17:07 BST (UK)
I can check Central Library this week if you want me to do a look up for you.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Monday 17 April 17 22:45 BST (UK)
Hi Tomgam4 and Doire,
I was trying to find information for a friend the only information he has is a name Mary Smith and an address 5 Abercorn Road I was trying to find if she was registered living here in 1940.

Thank you. 
Ern
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 17 April 17 22:47 BST (UK)
Directories will list head of household but not the names of everyone living at the address.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Monday 17 April 17 22:52 BST (UK)
hi aghadowey,

It may give a lead.

thank you

ern
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: DoireM on Monday 17 April 17 23:08 BST (UK)
Will have a look but it will be Friday before I get back to you.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: Tomgam4 on Friday 21 April 17 12:58 BST (UK)
No Mary Smith in Abercorn Road in 1933 or 1957 directory, sorry.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Friday 21 April 17 13:39 BST (UK)
Thank you for looking the information will pass it on


Title: Re: street directory
Post by: DoireM on Friday 21 April 17 16:47 BST (UK)
Elizabeth Dunniece is the resident in 5 Abercorn Road in 1940.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Friday 21 April 17 18:03 BST (UK)
Thank you I will pass this on may give him a lead does it say what her occupation was.

Thank you

Ern
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: DoireM on Friday 21 April 17 19:33 BST (UK)
No, this is a Street Directory giving resident's name, house number and street name.  No other details.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Friday 21 April 17 21:27 BST (UK)
Thank you
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: DoireM on Saturday 22 April 17 11:51 BST (UK)
You are welcome.
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: bmcg66 on Sunday 23 April 17 14:54 BST (UK)
Hi Ern,

the 1941 Derry City Directory and Almanac records "Elizabeth Dennison" as residing at 5 Abercorn Road.

Regards,
Brendan
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Sunday 23 April 17 15:35 BST (UK)
Hi Brendan,

Does it give her occupation or if she is a Mrs or Miss


thank you

Ern
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: bmcg66 on Sunday 23 April 17 17:55 BST (UK)
No, just her name, house number and street name. 
Title: Re: street directory
Post by: ernlun on Sunday 23 April 17 18:30 BST (UK)
Thank you