Taylor's Directory Of Brighton & Hove 1854

Taylor's Directory of Brighton & Hove, 1854

Step back in time to the bustling, elegant seaside resort of the mid-19th century. This is not merely a book; it is a time capsule. Taylor's Directory of Brighton & Hove for 1854 offers an unparalleled, street-by-street snapshot of life on the cusp of the modern age.

Imagine the clip-clop of horses on the cobblestones of North Street, the salty air mixing with the scent of coal smoke, and the grand facades of the Regency squares teeming with life. Within these pages, you will find the world your ancestors inhabited. This meticulously compiled volume is an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand the social, commercial, and architectural fabric of Victorian Brighton and Hove.

Inside this fascinating volume, you will discover:

A Complete Street Directory: A comprehensive, alphabetical list of streets, lanes, and terraces, with the head of each household and often their occupation listed beside their address. Trace the history of your own house or find the exact location of an ancestor's home.
A Commercial & Trade Directory: A classified list of Brighton & Hove's traders and professionals, from bakers, drapers, and grocers to solicitors, physicians, and architects. See the commercial heart of the town laid bare.
A Court Directory: An alphabetical listing of the gentry, clergy, and prominent citizens, providing a window into the town's ruling and professional classes.
Invaluable Local Information: Details on civic officials, post offices, coach services, public institutions, and churches.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A treasure trove of period advertising, promoting everything from miracle cures and fashionable clothing to hotels and land for sale. These ads are a vivid and often charming piece of social history in their own right.
An Indispensable Resource For:

Genealogists & Family Historians: Locate ancestors, confirm addresses, and discover their professions.
Local Historians & Researchers: Study the urban development, social structure, and economy of a premier Victorian resort.
Homeowners & Residents: Uncover the history of your property and its former inhabitants.
Collectors of Antiquarian Books & Ephemera: Own a genuine and fascinating artifact of Victorian publishing.
This is more than a directory; it is a key that unlocks the secrets of Brighton & Hove's past. Add this remarkable piece of history to your collection and let the stories of 1854 come to life.