Spalding's Directory Of Cambridge 1875

Spalding's Directory of Cambridge 1875: Your Time Machine to Victorian England

Step onto the cobbled streets of 19th-century Cambridge. Imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carriages echoing through King's Parade, the warm glow of gaslight from shop windows, and the quiet hum of scholarly life within the ancient college walls. This is the world captured in exquisite detail within the pages of Spalding's Directory of Cambridge 1875.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this is a complete snapshot of a vibrant city at the height of the Victorian era. It is an indispensable key for anyone looking to unlock the secrets of Cambridge's past, trace their family roots, or understand the social and commercial fabric of a historic university town.

What You Will Discover Inside:

A Complete Residential & Commercial Census: Find every head of household, street by street. Discover who your ancestors were, where they lived, and what they did for a living.
The Commercial Heart of Cambridge: A fully classified trade directory, from apothecaries and academics to wheelwrights and wine merchants. See the businesses that formed the backbone of the city's economy.
The Official Blueprint of the City: Detailed listings of civic officials, public institutions, churches, schools, colleges, and transport links—including crucial railway and coach timetables.
A Gallery of Victorian Commerce: Original, authentic advertisements for everything from patent medicines and fashions to furniture and scientific instruments. These ads are a fascinating window into the daily life and aspirations of the time.
Who Is This For?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your Cambridge ancestors and build a vivid picture of their lives.
Local Historians & Enthusiasts: The definitive primary source for researching the history of Cambridge's streets, buildings, and communities.
Academics & Students: An invaluable resource for studies in social history, urban development, and Victorian England.
Collectors & Antiquarians: A cornerstone piece for any collection of Cambridgeshire or Victorian ephemera.
Whether you are researching a specific person, a particular street, or simply wish to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Victorian Cambridge, Spalding's Directory is not just a book—it's a doorway to another time