The Post Office Directory Of Cambridgeshire 1879

Step back in time to the Cambridgeshire of 1879—an era of horse-drawn carriages, bustling market towns, and the quiet, scholarly life of Cambridge University. This isn't just a book; it's a time machine. The Post Office Directory of Cambridgeshire, 1879 is your key to unlocking the world your ancestors knew, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life at the height of the Victorian age.

More than a simple list of names, this comprehensive directory was the Google of its day—the essential resource for finding people, places, and services. Now, it serves as an irreplaceable primary source for anyone looking to connect with the past.

What You'll Discover Within Its Pages:

Comprehensive Resident & Trade Listings: Find your ancestors by name, profession, and location. Discover who the local blacksmith, grocer, or schoolmaster was in every village, from the largest town to the smallest hamlet.
Detailed Town & Village Profiles: Explore in-depth descriptions of Cambridge, Ely, Wisbech, and dozens of other communities. Learn about their history, landmarks, public buildings, churches, schools, and local character as it stood in 1879.
Court & Official Directories: Identify the county's gentry, clergy, magistrates, and public officials who shaped local society and governance.
Transport & Communication Routes: See how people and goods moved around the county with detailed listings of carriers, coach services, and railway connections—vital for understanding the local economy.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Be fascinated by period advertisements for everything from patent medicines and drapery to agricultural machinery and hotels, offering a unique and often charming insight into the daily life and concerns of the time.
Who Is This For?

Genealogists & Family Historians: The perfect tool to trace your Cambridgeshire roots, confirm an ancestor's residence and trade, and add rich, contextual detail to your family tree.
Local Historians & Researchers: An indispensable primary source for academic study, articles, or books on the social and economic history of Victorian Cambridgeshire.
Homeowners & Residents: Uncover the history of your house or street. Who lived there before you? What was your neighbourhood like over 140 years ago?
Writers & Novelists: Create authentic settings and believable characters with accurate, period-specific details that bring the Victorian era to life