Spalding's Directory Of Cambridge 1878

Unlock the Door to Victorian Cambridge: Spalding's Directory 1878

A Time Capsule of Gaslight, Gowns, and Gowns. Your Essential Guide to the City as It Once Was

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Cambridge in 1878. The air is filled with the clang of the blacksmith's hammer, the rumble of horse-drawn carriages, and the quiet chatter of students making their way to lectures. Now, you can experience that world firsthand.

Spalding's Directory of Cambridge 1878 is more than just a book; it's a time machine. This meticulously compiled volume offers an unparalleled, street-level view of life in one of England's most iconic cities during the height of the Victorian era. It is a tangible link to the past, a primary source that brings history to life.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Walk the Streets of the Past: Navigate every road, lane, and court with a comprehensive street directory, listing the head of each household and the businesses that operated from their doorsteps. Perfect for tracing the exact location of an ancestor's home or shop.
Meet the People of Cambridge: Delve into the private and commercial lives of the city's residents. From the college don to the coal merchant, the laundress to the lawyer, every name tells a story.
Explore the Heart of the University: Gain unique insight into the world-famous University. Find listings for the colleges, their Masters, Fellows, Tutors, and officials, painting a vivid picture of Cambridge's academic life.
A Tapestry of Trades: Discover the immense variety of Victorian commerce with a complete classified directory of trades and professions. Need a farrier, a perfumer, or a piano tuner? It's all inside.
A Gallery of Victorian Commerce: Be captivated by the original advertisements, a treasure trove of period charm promoting everything from patent medicines and corsets to the latest photographic equipment.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your Cambridge ancestors, pinpoint their addresses, and uncover their occupations.
The Local Historian: Conduct detailed research into the social and commercial fabric of Victorian Cambridge.
The Academic & Student: An indispensable primary source for studies in social history, urban development, and university life.
The Curious Resident: Connect with the history of your own home and street, and see how your city has evolved