Folthorp's Directory & Court Guide Of Brighton & Hove 1859

Folthorp's Directory & Court Guide, 1859

Step back in time to an era of elegant promenades, bustling trade, and rigid social structures. This is not merely a book; it is a time capsule. Folthorp's Directory & Court Guide for 1859 offers an unparalleled, street-level view of Brighton and Hove at the height of its Victorian splendour.

Imagine strolling down the North Laine, the air thick with the scent of coal smoke and sea salt. Picture the carriages rolling along the King's Road, carrying gentry and royalty to their fashionable lodgings. Within these pages, you will find the names, addresses, and professions of the very people who lived and worked in this vibrant seaside resort.

An Invaluable Resource for:

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your Brighton and Hove ancestors. Discover their homes, their trades, and their place in the community. Find out if your great-great-grandfather was a master carpenter, a shopkeeper, or a respected physician.
Local & Social Historians: Build a vivid picture of Victorian life. Analyse the distribution of trades, the density of housing, and the composition of the town's social elite.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic detail to your historical novels or academic papers. Find the correct name for a solicitor, the address of a specific hotel, or the proprietor of a draper's shop in 1859.
What's Inside?

Alphabetical Directory of Private Residents: The principal householders of Brighton and Hove.
Classified Trades & Professions: A complete commercial directory, from Architects to Woollen Drapers.
Comprehensive Street Index: See who lived on each street, creating a fascinating snapshot of neighbourhoods.
The Court Guide: A list of the local nobility, gentry, clergy, and public officials, detailing the hierarchy of Victorian society.
Official Information: Details of the Corporation, public institutions, banks, insurance offices, and postal services.
Authentic Advertisements: A fascinating collection of contemporary ads, offering a unique insight into the goods, services, and aspirations of the age.