Slater's Directory Of Warrington Widnes & St Helens 1895

Slater's Directory of Warrington, Widnes & St Helens 1895 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Step back into the late Victorian era and unlock the history of your Cheshire and Lancashire ancestors with this exact digital reproduction of Slater's Commercial Directory for Warrington, Widnes, and St Helens, published in 1895.

Published at a time when these industrial towns were rapidly expanding, this directory is an absolute goldmine for family historians and local historians alike. Inside, you will find detailed listings of the principal residents, tradesmen, and professionals operating in the area. It also includes crucial local information such as civic officials, magistrates, police, schools, churches, and postal arrangements, giving you a vivid snapshot of daily life in 1895.

How this product works: Please note that this product consists of high-quality, scanned images of the original book (provided in PDF format). The text is not electronically searchable. However, because Victorian directories like Slater's are meticulously arranged alphabetically by surname and by trade, navigating the pages to find your ancestors is incredibly simple and intuitive—just like flipping through the pages of the original book, but from the comfort of your own home!

Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Covers the bustling towns of Warrington, Widnes, and St Helens, along with their surrounding villages and hamlets.
• High-Resolution Scans: Clear, easy-to-read images that preserve the authentic look and feel of the 19th-century publication.
• Alphabetically Arranged: Designed for fast, manual navigation without the need for a search function.
• Convenient Formats: Choose exactly how you want to access this data. Select the Digital Download for instant access, or opt for the CD-ROM to have a physical backup delivered directly to your door (compatible with Windows/Mac).

Whether you are tracing a specific family line, researching the history of your house, or building a picture of the local Victorian economy, Slater's 1895 Directory is an essential addition to your genealogy toolkit.