Yellow Pages

The Yellow Pages in this country are about as British as red telephone boxes; traffic jams on Bank Holidays, and queuing at the Post Office just to buy one second class stamp to send a Christmas card to the next street. OK so I may be going over the top a little bit, but you know what I mean! The Yellow Pages concept first came about in 1883, by a young man in the USA although it is unclear at times as to when it first became a part of the culture within the UK. It is also the business telephone book in a number of other countries, all of which use yellow paper to print on for business ... more

Ah, the Yellow Pages! What would Britain be without it? This great British institution has been the butt of many jokes, but there is no doubt of it's usefulness. So what exactly is it? It's a big thick yellow book, listing local businesses in your area. More than just a phone directory, the Yellow Pages offers suggestions for days out, charity helplines, transport, local services and emergency services. In the back there is also a fold out map of your local area, with all main roads and towns marked on it. HIghly useful, let me tell you! The bulk of the book is taken up by the classified ... more

This "book" is all you need in your house to find out all the phone numbers of businesses in your area. Numbers are listed under the type of business e.g hairdressers or supermarket, and these are in alphabetical order. Then to find the number you are looking for you look for the name of your chosen business, these are listed in alphabetical order too. This handy "little" book is totally free and you should find it delivered to your door once a year. So you don't even have to do any work yourself to get it delivered. I have found this phone book to be one of the greatest things lying around my ... more

The Yellow pages is there for your every need be it you want to advertise your business with them or find a local business. The easiest Book to use to find the business your looking for. Shows business name, address and contact number. Their Website Yell.com The best way to find any business your looking for, no matter where you are in the country. the online version of yell pages offers more than the book offers, it tells you as well as the business name, address and contact number. it will show you a map of where the business is located and will also show you a website and email address for ... more