The Post Office Directory Of Birmingham Warwickshire Staffordshire Worcestershire 1854

The Post Office Directory of Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire & Worcestershire, 1854

Your Gateway to the Heart of Victorian England

Step into the vibrant, bustling world of the Midlands at the zenith of the Industrial Revolution. This is not merely a book; it is a time capsule. The 1854 Post Office Directory of Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire offers an unparalleled, street-level view of life in one of the most dynamic regions of 19th-century Britain.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Birmingham, the "Workshop of the World," or navigating the market towns of Warwickshire and the pastoral landscapes of Worcestershire. This directory was the essential tool for its time, and now it serves as an indispensable resource for historians, genealogists, and researchers. Within its pages, you will find the names, trades, and addresses of thousands of your ancestors and the people who shaped this era.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

Comprehensive Street Directories: For major towns like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Coventry, listing residents and businesses house-by-house.
Commercial & Trade Directories: A complete A-Z of tradesmen, manufacturers, merchants, and professionals, from button-makers to solicitors, providing a detailed picture of the local economy.
Court & County Directories: Listings of the gentry, clergy, local officials, and nobility, illuminating the social hierarchy of the day.
Village & Town Information: Fascinating historical and contemporary details on hundreds of towns and villages, including parish information, population figures, and principal residents.
Official Information: Timetables for mail coaches, carriers, and the burgeoning railway network, alongside details of local post offices.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A treasure trove of contemporary ads, offering unique insights into the products, services, and aspirations of the Victorian consumer.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Break down brick walls in your family tree by pinpointing where your ancestors lived and worked. Discover their occupations and neighbours, bringing your family history to life.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the fabric of your town or village. Trace the development of streets, identify long-forgotten businesses, and understand the community's structure in 1854.
The Social & Economic Historian: Gain raw, primary source data on the industrial landscape, class structure, and commercial networks of the Midlands.
The House Historian: Uncover the history of your period property and its former inhabitants.
This is a rare opportunity to own a key that unlocks the past. Whether you are tracing your family roots or exploring the rich history of the English Midlands, the 1854 Post Office Directory is an essential and endlessly fascinating addition to your library.